Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
baccata
ID:
696346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wangenh.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Dendrologie 2(1): 93 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695679

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia baccata
  • Baccata Gaylussacia
  • Gaylussacia Baccata

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda baccata Wangenh. [valid]
  • Decachaena baccata (Wangenh.) Small [valid]
  • Decachaena baccata glaucocarpa (B.L.Rob.) Small [valid]
  • Gaylussacia baccata glaucocarpa (B.L.Rob.) Mack. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia baccata glaucocarpa (B.L.Rob.) Mack. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia baccata leucocarpa (Porter) Fernald [valid]
  • Gaylussacia resinosa glaucocarpa B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia resinosa leucocarpa Porter [valid]
  • Gaylussacia resinosa leucocarpa Britton [valid]
  • Gaylussacia baccata baccata [valid]
  • Vaccinium resinosum Aiton [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia baccata (also called Box Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a small shrub, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, from Newfoundland to Alaska, south to North Carolina and California. It is found in moist to dry woods, thickets, and clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia baccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaylussacia baccata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia baccata is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy mixture.

Where to Find Gaylussacia baccata

Gaylussacia baccata can be found in the temperate forests of eastern North America.

Gaylussacia baccata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia baccata?

Gaylussacia baccata

What are the common names of Gaylussacia baccata?

Black huckleberry, black-blue huckleberry, blue huckleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia baccata?

Open woods, thickets, and bogs

Species in the Gaylussacia genus

Gaylussacia amazonica, Gaylussacia amoena, Gaylussacia angulata, Gaylussacia angustifolia, Gaylussacia arassatubensis, Gaylussacia baccata, Gaylussacia bigeloviana, Gaylussacia brachycera, Gaylussacia brasiliensis, Gaylussacia buxifolia, Gaylussacia caparoensis, Gaylussacia caratuvensis, Gaylussacia cardenasii, Gaylussacia centunculifolia, Gaylussacia chamissonis, Gaylussacia ciliosa, Gaylussacia cinerea, Gaylussacia cordata, Gaylussacia corvensis, Gaylussacia decipiens, Gaylussacia densa, Gaylussacia dependens, Gaylussacia duartei, Gaylussacia dumosa, Gaylussacia dumosa, Gaylussacia elliptica, Gaylussacia fasciculata, Gaylussacia frondosa, Gaylussacia gardneri, Gaylussacia goyazensis, Gaylussacia harleyi, Gaylussacia hispida, Gaylussacia incana, Gaylussacia jordanensis, Gaylussacia leptobotrys, Gaylussacia linearifolia, Gaylussacia loxensis, Gaylussacia luizae, Gaylussacia martii, Gaylussacia montana, Gaylussacia mosieri, Gaylussacia nana, Gaylussacia oleifolia, Gaylussacia orocola, Gaylussacia pallida, Gaylussacia paranaensis, Gaylussacia peruviana, Gaylussacia pinifolia, Gaylussacia pruinosa, Gaylussacia pseudociliosa,

Species in the Ericaceae family