Vaccinium amakhangium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Panda & Sanjappa
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 50: 5 (2008 publ. 2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746000
Common Names
- Vaccinium amakhangium
- Amakhangi Blueberry
- Himalayan Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium amakhangium (also called Amakhang Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 2m in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium amakhangium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium amakhangium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium amakhangium is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium amakhangium
Vaccinium amakhangium is native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Vaccinium amakhangium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium amakhangium?
Vaccinium amakhangium
What is the common name of Vaccinium amakhangium?
Amakhang Vaccinium
What is the family of Vaccinium amakhangium?
Ericaceae
Species in the Vaccinium genus
Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Munivenkatappa Sanjappa (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanjappa' in the authors string.
Subhasis Panda (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Panda' in the authors string.