Lysionotus heterophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
365335
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 5: 249 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364667
Common Names
- Lysionotus heterophylla
- Variable-leaved Lysionotus
- Variable-leaved Lysionotus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysionotus heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous lysionotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in the coastal plain from Virginia to Florida. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lysionotus heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysionotus heterophylla has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lysionotus heterophylla is a perennial plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Lysionotus heterophylla
Lysionotus heterophylla can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Lysionotus heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysionotus heterophylla?
Lysionotus heterophylla
What type of plant is Lysionotus heterophylla?
Fern
Where is Lysionotus heterophylla native to?
Japan, Korea, and China
Species in the Lysionotus genus
Lysionotus confertus, Lysionotus pauciflorus, Lysionotus heterophylla, Lysionotus involucrata, Lysionotus palinensis, Lysionotus longipedunculatus, Lysionotus forrestii, Lysionotus gracilis, Lysionotus wilsonii, Lysionotus oblongifolius, Lysionotus denticulosus, Lysionotus aeschynanthoides, Lysionotus heterophyllus, Lysionotus petelotii, Lysionotus involucratus, Lysionotus sessilifolius, Lysionotus atropurpureus, Lysionotus sulphureus, Lysionotus metuoensis, Lysionotus microphyllus, Lysionotus sangzhiensis, Lysionotus serratus, Lysionotus chingii, Lysionotus gamosepalus, Lysionotus kwangsiensis, Lysionotus pubescens, Lysionotus levipes, Lysionotus kingii, Lysionotus sulphureoides,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381738-1: Based on the initial data import