Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
1047542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 318 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046880

Common Names

  • Lyonia truncata
  • Truncata Lyonia
  • Truncata Staggerbush

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Description

Lyonia truncata (also called Dwarf Fetterbush, Dwarf Maleberry, and Dwarf Staggerbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 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 truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia truncata sub. montecristina (Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lyonia truncata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia truncata 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 truncata

Lyonia truncata 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