Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 41 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364576
Common Names
- Lyonia Elata
- Elata Lyonia
- Elata
Description
Lyonia elata (also called Elata Lyonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India and grows in tropical, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lyonia elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lyonia elata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyonia elata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Lyonia elata
Lyonia elata can be found in North America.
Lyonia elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyonia elata?
Lyonia elata
What is the common name of Lyonia elata?
Staggerbush
What is the natural habitat of Lyonia elata?
Moist, acidic soils in open woods, thickets and swamps
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