Gaylussacia rupestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
750021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Romão & V.C.Souza
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S41 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749354
Common Names
- Rupestris Gaylussacia
- Rupestris Gaylussacia
- Rupestris Bush Gaylussacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaylussacia rupestris (also called Rock Huckleberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gaylussacia rupestris is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gaylussacia rupestris is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaylussacia rupestris can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Gaylussacia rupestris
Gaylussacia rupestris is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Gaylussacia rupestris FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Gaylussacia rupestris?
Gaylussacia rupestris prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic, well-drained soils.
What is the average height of Gaylussacia rupestris?
Gaylussacia rupestris typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What type of soil does Gaylussacia rupestris prefer?
Gaylussacia rupestris prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils.
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
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Gerson Oliveira Romão: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romão' in the authors string.