Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 247 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523214
Common Names
- Ronnbergia deleonii
- Deleon's Ronnbergia
- Deleon Ronnbergia
Description
Ronnbergia deleonii (also called Florida Leucothoe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist deciduous forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ronnbergia deleonii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia deleonii has white flowers with yellow anthers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia deleonii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Ronnbergia deleonii
Ronnbergia deleonii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Ronnbergia deleonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia deleonii?
Ronnbergia deleonii
What is the common name of Ronnbergia deleonii?
Deleon's Ronnbergia
What is the natural range of Ronnbergia deleonii?
Mexico
Species in the Ronnbergia genus
Ronnbergia campanulata,
Ronnbergia columbiana,
Ronnbergia deleonii,
Ronnbergia explodens,
Ronnbergia hathewayi,
Ronnbergia killipiana,
Ronnbergia maidifolia,
Ronnbergia morreniana,
Ronnbergia drakeana,
Ronnbergia allenii,
Ronnbergia weberbaueri,
Ronnbergia wuelfinghoffii,
Ronnbergia viridispica,
Ronnbergia veitchii,
Ronnbergia tonduzii,
Ronnbergia subpetiolata,
Ronnbergia involucrata,
Ronnbergia germinyana,
Ronnbergia fraseri,
Ronnbergia aciculosa,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222103-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].