Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
696458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 41 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695791

Common Names

  • Beautiful Dangleberry
  • Beautiful Danglebreeze
  • Beautiful Danglebreeze Blueberry

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Synonyms

  • Gaylussacia pulchra glabrata Meisn. [valid]
  • Gaylussacia pulchra parvifolia Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia pulchra (also called Beautiful Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in late spring. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaylussacia pulchra has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have broad, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia pulchra is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH. It is not very tolerant of wet soils. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Gaylussacia pulchra

Gaylussacia pulchra is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in woodlands, thickets, and other areas with moist soils.

Gaylussacia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia pulchra?

Gaylussacia pulchra

What is the common name of Gaylussacia pulchra?

Beautiful huckleberry

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia pulchra?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods and clearings

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