Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
696353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 129 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695686

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis
  • Brasiliensis Gaylussacia
  • Gaylussacia Brasiliensis

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Synonyms

  • Lussacia vaccinium Spreng. [valid]
  • Agarista ciliata (Nees) Hook. ex Nied. [valid]
  • Agarista coccinea (Schrad.) Hook. ex Nied. [valid]
  • Andromeda candida Vell. [valid]
  • Andromeda coccinea Schrad. [valid]
  • Gaultheria candida (Vell.) DC. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis cuneata Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis myrtifolia (Cham.) Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis oblongifolia Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis obovata Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis sellowii Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia myrtifolia Cham. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia pseudovaccinium Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia pseudovaccinium glabra Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia sellowiana Klotzsch ex Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia venusta Mart. ex Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia brasiliensis brasiliensis [valid]
  • Vaccinium brasiliense Spreng. [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a small shrub, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, from Colombia to Peru. It is found in moist to dry woods, thickets, and clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia brasiliensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaylussacia brasiliensis var. nervosa Meisn.
Gaylussacia brasiliensis var. pubescens (Cham. & Schltdl.) Meisn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaylussacia brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South 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 brasiliensis

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

Gaylussacia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia brasiliensis?

Gaylussacia brasiliensis

What are the common names of Gaylussacia brasiliensis?

Brazilian huckleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia brasiliensis?

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