Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
1048201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Drude

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(1): 44 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047539

Common Names

  • Lyonia ovalifolia
  • Ovalifolia Lyonia
  • Lyonia Ovalifolia

Searching for Lyonia ovalifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lyonia ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Lyonia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to North America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia ovalifolia var. elliptica (Siebold & Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz.
Lyonia ovalifolia var. hebecarpa (Franch. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.) Chun
Lyonia ovalifolia var. lanceolata (Wall.) Hand.-Mazz.
Lyonia ovalifolia var. rubrovenia (Merr.) Judd
Lyonia ovalifolia var. tomentosa (W.P.Fang) C.Y.Wu
Lyonia ovalifolia var. ovalifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lyonia ovalifolia is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

Searching for Lyonia ovalifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia ovalifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Lyonia ovalifolia

Lyonia ovalifolia is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

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