Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambodianum
ID:
423380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 708 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422712

Common Names

  • Vaccinium cambodianum
  • Cambodian Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium cambodianum (also called 'Cambodian 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 Cambodia and Thailand. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium cambodianum 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 cambodianum 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 cambodianum 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 cambodianum

Vaccinium cambodianum is native to Cambodia and Vietnam.

Vaccinium cambodianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium cambodianum?

Vaccinium cambodianum

What is the common name of Vaccinium cambodianum?

Cambodian Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium cambodianum?

Mountainous regions of Southeast 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