Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
423377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 251 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422709

Common Names

  • Vaccinium brassii
  • Brass's Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium brassii (also called 'Brass's blueberry', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium brassii has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium brassii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Vaccinium brassii

Vaccinium brassii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Vaccinium brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium brassii?

Vaccinium brassii

What is the common name of Vaccinium brassii?

Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium brassii?

Mountainous regions of East Asia

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