Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
1221792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex C.B.Clarke) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 789 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221130

Common Names

  • Lyonia villosa
  • Villosa Lyonia
  • Villosa

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Description

Lyonia villosa (also called Mountain Fetterbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery evergreen leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist and shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia villosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lyonia villosa var. sphaerantha (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lyonia villosa is white with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia villosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Lyonia villosa

Lyonia villosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.