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
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.
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