Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
696385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 500 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695718

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia decipiens
  • Decipiens Gaylussacia
  • Gaylussacia

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Synonyms

  • Gaylussacia buxifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia decipiens subreticulata Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia densa cuneata Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia decipiens (also called 'Deceptive Huckleberry', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia decipiens is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. Its berries can be used to make jams and jellies, and it is also a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaylussacia decipiens is a small, urn-shaped, pink-white flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny drupe. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia decipiens 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 decipiens

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

Gaylussacia decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia decipiens?

Gaylussacia decipiens

What are the common names of Gaylussacia decipiens?

Decipiens huckleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia decipiens?

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