Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidum
ID:
423383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 163 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422715

Common Names

  • Vaccinium candidum
  • White Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium candidum (also called 'White 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 candidum 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 candidum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium candidum 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 candidum

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

Vaccinium candidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium candidum?

Vaccinium candidum

What is the common name of Vaccinium candidum?

White bilberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium candidum?

It is found in wet heaths, bogs, and moorlands in northern and western Europe

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