Gaylussacia salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
696476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 532 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695809
Common Names
- Willow-leaved Dangleberry
- Willow-leaved Danglebreeze
- Willow-leaved Danglebreeze Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaylussacia salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved 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 salicifolia 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 salicifolia 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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Gaylussacia salicifolia is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the fall and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Gaylussacia salicifolia
Gaylussacia salicifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Gaylussacia salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia salicifolia?
Gaylussacia salicifolia
What is the common name of Gaylussacia salicifolia?
Salicifolia huckleberry
What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia salicifolia?
Woodlands, thickets, and bogs
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
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.