Botanical identity
This taxon is documented in the World Checklist of Useful Plant Species with one or more reported human-use categories. The record is an index entry, not a recommendation or assurance of safety.
KingdomPlantae
Phylum / divisionTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusLyonia
Scientific name with authorshipLyonia ligustrina (L.) DC.
Indexed scientific synonyms
Andromeda frondosa PurshAndromeda globulifera DC.Andromeda globulifera J.Gordon, Dermer & R.EdmondsAndromeda ligustrina (L.) Muhl.Andromeda ligustrina var. frondosa (Pursh) Alph.WoodAndromeda ligustrina var. pubescens A.GrayAndromeda paniculata AitonAndromeda paniculata Willd.Andromeda paniculata var. nudiflora Michx.Andromeda paniculata var. pubescens (A.Gray) DippelAndromeda paniculata var. tomentosa (Dum.Cours.) DippelAndromeda parabolica DuhamelAndromeda pilulifera BosseAndromeda pilulifera DC.Andromeda polyantha Steud.Andromeda racemosa Lam.Andromeda racemosa WalterAndromeda tomentosa Dum.Cours.Andromeda watsoniana Steud.Arsenococcus frondosus (Pursh) SmallArsenococcus ligustrinus (L.) SmallLyonia frondosa (Pursh) Nutt.Lyonia ligustrina f. ligustrinaLyonia ligustrina f. nanella FernaldLyonia ligustrina var. pubescens (A.Gray) BeanLyonia multiflora P.WatsonLyonia paniculata (Willd.) Nutt.Lyonia parabolica (Duhamel) K.KochVaccinium ligustrinum L.Xolisma ligustrina (L.) BrittonXolisma ligustrina var. pubescens (A.Gray) Millsp.
Documented use categories
These categories describe the kinds of human-use reports attached to the taxon in the source checklist. Multiple categories can coexist; a plant may be recorded as both food and poison, depending on part, preparation and context.
How to interpret this record
Evidence boundary
A taxonomic use record is a discovery and indexing signal. Clinical evidence must be assessed separately for the exact species, plant part, preparation, route, dose and health question.
Safety boundary
Correct identification is essential. Toxicity, contraindications, interactions and safe preparation cannot be inferred from a documented-use record.
Dataset record and provenance
DatasetWCUPS 2020
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Name sourceIPNI
IPNI / external identifier331146-1
Use codesEU
Crop wild relativeNo
Contributing checklist sources
USDA GRIN
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!Educational index, not a treatment recommendation
The presence of a taxon in this database does not provide a diagnosis, dose, formulation or assurance of safety. Some indexed plants are toxic, regulated, endangered or unsafe in specific life stages.