Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benguelense
ID:
1048545

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047883

Common Names

  • Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Heath
  • Benguela Heath

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Description

Vaccinium benguelense (also called 'Benguela Vaccinium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Angola. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium benguelense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium benguelense has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium benguelense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Vaccinium benguelense

Vaccinium benguelense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Angola.

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