Lyonia ovalifolia

Lyonia ovalifolia

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Japan | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Lyonia
Species:
Lyonia ovalifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash