Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
dumosa
ID:
696394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. New York 1: t. 67 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695727

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia dumosa
  • Dumose Gaylussacia
  • Gaylussacia

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Synonyms

  • Lasiococcus dumosus (Andrews) Small [valid]
  • Vaccinium dumosum Andrews [valid]
  • Decamerium dumosum (Andrews) Nutt. [valid]
  • Decamerium hirtellum (Aiton) Nutt. [valid]
  • Decamerium hirtellum griseum Ashe [valid]
  • Decamerium hirtellum minimum Ashe [valid]
  • Gaylussacia dumosa humilis Zabel [valid]
  • Gaylussacia hirtella (W.T.Aiton) Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Gaylussacia dumosa dumosa [valid]
  • Vaccinium hirtellum Aiton [valid]
  • Gaylussacia dumosa hirtella (Aiton) A.Gray [valid]
  • Vaccinium dumosum humile P.Watson [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia dumosa (also called 'Dwarf 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 dumosa 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 dumosa 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 dumosa 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 dumosa

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

Gaylussacia dumosa FAQ

What is the common name of Gaylussacia dumosa?

Dense Huckleberry

What is the range of Gaylussacia dumosa?

It is found in eastern North America

What is the growth habit of Gaylussacia dumosa?

It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.