Loblolly Bay
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Loblolly Bay
gordonia lasianthus
Loblolly Bay (Gordonia lasianthus) is an elegant, medium-sized evergreen tree native to the acidic wetlands and damp coastal plains of the southeastern United States. Belonging to the tea family (Theaceae), it is highly admired for its handsome, dark green foliage and showy, aromatic white blossoms that closely resemble camellias. This species plays a vital role in wetland ecology, providing nesting sites for birds and dense cover for various swamp-dwelling wildlife.
Lebensraum: Found in acidic, wet, sandy soils of bay swamps, flatwoods, and boggy depressions throughout the southeastern United States.
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This tree typically grows to heights of 10 to 24 meters, featuring a narrow, columnar crown and dark, deeply furrowed bark. Its leathery, lance-shaped leaves are alternate, finely serrated, and glossy dark green on top with a pale, dull green underside. During the summer, it bears delicate, 5-petaled white flowers measuring about 5 to 8 centimeters across, marked by a bright dome of golden-yellow stamens in the center.
ReichPlantaeStammTracheophytaKlasseMagnoliopsidaOrdnungEricalesFamilieTheaceaeGattungGordonia
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Interessante Fakten
Its soft, close-grained wood is reddish-brown and was historically used to make cabinets and wooden bowls, though it holds little commercial timber value today.
Loblolly Bay is a member of the family Theaceae, making it a close relative of both ornamental camellias and the commercial tea plant.
The common name 'loblolly' historically referred to a swampy depression or mud hole, which perfectly describes the boggy soils where this tree thrives.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Acidic Soil Tolerance
Specially adapted to thrive in waterlogged, highly acidic, and nutrient-poor soils where most other tree species cannot survive.
Fähigkeit
Evergreen Photosynthesis
Retains its thick, waxy leaves year-round, allowing it to produce energy even during mild winter days in its southern range.
Fähigkeit
Fire-Resilient Bark
Mature specimens develop thick, deeply ridged bark that helps protect the vital inner cambium layer from low-intensity fires.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 1000-2400 cm
- Lebenserwartung
- 50-150 Jahre
Ernährung und Fütterung
As a photosynthetic plant, Loblolly Bay synthesizes its own organic compounds from sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
Hauptnahrung
- Sunlight
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
eaten by
Sweetbay Silkmoth
Callosamia securifera
Loblolly Bay serves as the primary larval host plant for this specialized silk moth species.
mutualism
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees visit the fragrant, pollen-rich white blossoms during the summer, acting as primary pollinators.
mutualism
Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes
Adult butterflies visit the flowers to drink nectar, facilitating cross-pollination.
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Wie identifiziert man Loblolly Bay?
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Was ist der/die/das länge von Loblolly Bay?
1000-2400 cm
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Loblolly Bay?
50-150 Jahre
Was frisst Loblolly Bay?
As a photosynthetic plant, Loblolly Bay synthesizes its own organic compounds from sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil minerals.
Wo findet man Loblolly Bay normalerweise?
Found in acidic, wet, sandy soils of bay swamps, flatwoods, and boggy depressions throughout the southeastern United States.
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