Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 139 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695806
Common Names
- Riedel's Dangleberry
- Riedel's Danglebreeze
- Riedel's Danglebreeze Blueberry
Description
Gaylussacia riedelii (also called Riedel's 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 riedelii 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 riedelii has small, urn-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaylussacia riedelii 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 riedelii
Gaylussacia riedelii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Gaylussacia riedelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia riedelii?
Gaylussacia riedelii
What is the common name of Gaylussacia riedelii?
Riedel's Dangleberry
What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia riedelii?
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