Lyonia truncata
Dominican Staggerbush
Also known as: Lyonia plumeri Urb. & Ekman
- Lyonia plumeri Urb. & Ekman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Lyonia truncata (commonly known as Dominican staggerbush) is a shrub or tree within the Ericaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms