Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavendishioides
ID:
423823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 88 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423155

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Cavendishioides
  • Cavendishioides Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium cavendishioides (also called Cavendish blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has oblong-ovate, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium cavendishioides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vaccinium cavendishioides are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium cavendishioides is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is propagated through seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they develop roots.

Where to Find Vaccinium cavendishioides

Vaccinium cavendishioides is found in temperate forests of North America, including the United States and Canada.

Vaccinium cavendishioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium cavendishioides?

Vaccinium cavendishioides

What is the family of Vaccinium cavendishioides?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium cavendishioides?

Cavendishioides

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