Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
696377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 147 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695710

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia chamissonis
  • Chamissonis Gaylussacia
  • Gaylussacia

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Description

Gaylussacia chamissonis (also called Chamisso 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 chamissonis is a shrub that is used in ornamental gardening and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaylussacia chamissonis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia chamissonis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Gaylussacia chamissonis

Gaylussacia chamissonis is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Gaylussacia chamissonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia chamissonis?

Gaylussacia chamissonis

What are the common names of Gaylussacia chamissonis?

Chamisson huckleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia chamissonis?

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