Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh ex A.Gray) Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 443 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695820
Common Names
- Gaylussacia tomentosa
- Woolly Box Huckleberry
- Box Huckleberry
Synonyms
- Vaccinium tomentosum Pursh ex A.Gray [invalid]
- Decachaena tomentosa (Pursh ex A.Gray) Small [valid]
- Decamerium tomentosum (Pursh ex A.Gray) Ashe [valid]
- Gaylussacia frondosa tomentosa Pursh ex A.Gray [valid]
Description
Gaylussacia tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Gaylussacia tomentosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Gaylussacia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia tomentosa?
Gaylussacia tomentosa
What is the common name of Gaylussacia tomentosa?
Tomentose huckleberry
What is the natural habitat of Gaylussacia tomentosa?
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