Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maestrensis
ID:
1231330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acuña & Roíg

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 5 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230668

Common Names

  • Lyonia maestrensis
  • Maestre's Staggerbush
  • Maestre's Lyonia

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Description

Lyonia maestrensis (also called Maestre's Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in dry to moist forests, thickets, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia maestrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lyonia maestrensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually a few inches tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia maestrensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Lyonia maestrensis

Lyonia maestrensis is native to the southeastern United States.

Species in the Lyonia genus

Lyonia acuminata, Lyonia acutifolia, Lyonia affinis, Lyonia alainii, Lyonia alpina, Lyonia angulata, Lyonia arborea, Lyonia axillaris, Lyonia buchii, Lyonia calyculata, Lyonia catesbaei, Lyonia chapaensis, Lyonia compta, Lyonia cryptogonia, Lyonia darrasiana, Lyonia doyonensis, Lyonia ekmanii, Lyonia elata, Lyonia eleta, Lyonia elliptica, Lyonia elongata, Lyonia ferruginea, Lyonia floribunda, Lyonia foliosa, Lyonia frondosa, Lyonia fruticosa, Lyonia glandulosa, Lyonia grayana, Lyonia heptamera, Lyonia jamaicensis, Lyonia latifolia, Lyonia leonis, Lyonia ligustrina, Lyonia longelaminata, Lyonia longipes, Lyonia lucida, Lyonia macrocalyx, Lyonia macrophylla, Lyonia maestrensis, Lyonia mariana, Lyonia microcarpa, Lyonia multiflora, Lyonia myrsinifolia, Lyonia myrtilloides, Lyonia nana, Lyonia neziki, Lyonia nipensis, Lyonia obtusa, Lyonia octandra, Lyonia ovalifolia,

Species in the Ericaceae family