Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
virgata
ID:
696494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 141 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695827

Common Names

  • Virgate huckleberry
  • Dwarf huckleberry
  • Early huckleberry

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Synonyms

  • Adnaria virgata (Mart.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaylussacia pallida Dunal [valid]
  • Gaylussacia virgata bahiensis Sleumer [valid]
  • Gaylussacia virgata hilaireana Sleumer [valid]
  • Gaylussacia virgata virgata [valid]

Description

Gaylussacia virgata (also called Wiry Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in moist woods and thickets. It has small, alternate, oval-shaped leaves, and white to pinkish flowers that are borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Gaylussacia virgata 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 virgata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaylussacia virgata 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 virgata

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

Gaylussacia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaylussacia virgata?

Gaylussacia virgata

What is the common name of Gaylussacia virgata?

Switch Blueberry

What type of plant is Gaylussacia virgata?

Shrub

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