Vaccinium carmesinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Tamayo & P.W.Fritsch
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 533(3): 174. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031125
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium carmesinum (also called the Chinese cranberry, among many other common names) is a species of cranberry native to China. It is a small shrub with dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium carmesinum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium carmesinum is a small, red, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium carmesinum is a small shrub that prefers acidic soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Vaccinium carmesinum
Vaccinium carmesinum can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington, and in parts of northern Mexico.
Vaccinium carmesinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium carmesinum?
Vaccinium carmesinum
What is the family of Vaccinium carmesinum?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium carmesinum?
No common name
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,