Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
1231326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 45 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230664



Common Names

  • Lyonia ekmanii
  • Ekman's Staggerbush
  • Ekman's Lyonia


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Description

Lyonia ekmanii (also called Ekman's Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in dry to moist forests, thickets, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lyonia ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lyonia ekmanii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually a few inches tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyonia ekmanii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Lyonia ekmanii

Lyonia ekmanii is native to 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