Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
incana
ID:
696418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 536 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695751

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia incana
  • Hoary Huckleberry
  • Incana Huckleberry

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Synonyms

  • Lussacia incana Spreng. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia ledifolia Mart. ex Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia thymelaeoides Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia thymelaeoides acutifolia Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia incana (also called Hoary Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia incana 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 incana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia incana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Gaylussacia incana

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

Gaylussacia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia incana?

Gaylussacia incana

What is the common name of Gaylussacia incana?

Hoary Dangleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia incana?

Woodlands, thickets, and swamps

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