Vaccinium amazonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Pedraza & Luteyn
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 258 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750302
Common Names
- Vaccinium Amazonicum
- Amazon Vaccinium
- Amazon Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium amazonicum (also called Amazonian blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is found in the montane and submontane forests of Brazil. It is a shrub, with elliptic-obovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium amazonicum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium amazonicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium amazonicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Vaccinium amazonicum
Vaccinium amazonicum is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Vaccinium amazonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium amazonicum?
Vaccinium amazonicum
What is the common name of Vaccinium amazonicum?
Amazonian blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium amazonicum?
Woodlands, bogs, and swamps
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
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.