Status:
valid
Authors:
Kin.-Gouv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 4: 127 (1981 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695814
Common Names
- Hairy Dangleberry
- Hairy Danglebreeze
- Hairy Danglebreeze Blueberry
Description
Gaylussacia setosa (also called Bristly 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 setosa 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
The flower of Gaylussacia setosa is a small, urn-shaped, 5-lobed, white to pinkish-white, urn-shaped flower. The seed is a dark brown, flattened, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaylussacia setosa is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It 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 setosa
Gaylussacia setosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Gaylussacia setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia setosa?
Gaylussacia setosa
What is the common name of Gaylussacia setosa?
Setose huckleberry
What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia setosa?
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