Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mariana
ID:
1048310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 17: 159 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047648

Common Names

  • Lyonia mariana
  • Mariana Lyonia
  • Lyonia Mariana

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Description

Lyonia mariana (also called Staggerbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in acidic, moist soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia mariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia mariana for. vestita (Rehder) Parks

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lyonia mariana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia mariana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lyonia mariana

Lyonia mariana can be found in the western United States, in the states of Oregon and California.

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