Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centrocelebicum
ID:
423829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 45 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423161

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Centrocelebicum
  • Centrocelebicum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium centrocelebicum (also called Celebes Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Celebes Islands and is found in moist woods, thickets and along stream banks. It has small, alternate, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium centrocelebicum 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 centrocelebicum 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 centrocelebicum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is typically found in acidic, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and pine barrens. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Layering can be done in the spring or summer and the rooted plant can be separated from the parent plant in the fall.

Where to Find Vaccinium centrocelebicum

Vaccinium centrocelebicum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Vaccinium centrocelebicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium centrocelebicum?

Vaccinium centrocelebicum

What is the family of Vaccinium centrocelebicum?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium centrocelebicum?

Centrocelebicum

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