Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
696475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 534 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695808

Common Names

  • Wrinkled Dangleberry
  • Wrinkled Danglebreeze
  • Wrinkled Danglebreeze Blueberry

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Description

Gaylussacia rugosa (also called Wrinkled 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 rugosa 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 rugosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia rugosa 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 rugosa

Gaylussacia rugosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Gaylussacia rugosa FAQ

What is the common name of Gaylussacia rugosa?

Wrinkled Huckleberry

What is the scientific name of Wrinkled Huckleberry?

Gaylussacia rugosa

What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia rugosa?

Tropical forests of North America

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