Lyonia octandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 142 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046879
Common Names
- Lyonia octandra
- Octandra Lyonia
- Octandra Staggerbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia octandra (also called Staggerbush, Mountain Fetterbush, and Octandrous Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia octandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lyonia octandra are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia octandra is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lyonia octandra
Lyonia octandra can be found in 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
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.