Lyonia tuerckheimii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 317 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230550
Common Names
- Tuerckheim's Staggerbush
- Tuerckheim's Lyonia
- Tuerckheimii Lyonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lyonia tuerckheimii (also called Tuerckheim's Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia tuerckheimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lyonia tuerckheimii are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lyonia tuerckheimii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Lyonia tuerckheimii
Lyonia tuerckheimii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Lyonia tuerckheimii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia tuerckheimii?
Lyonia tuerckheimii
What type of plant is Lyonia tuerckheimii?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Lyonia tuerckheimii native to?
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.