Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 31 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423162
Common Names
- Vaccinium Ceramense
- Ceramense Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium ceramense (also called Ceram Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Ceram 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 ceramense 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 ceramense are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium ceramense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The shrub can be pruned to maintain its shape and size. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Vaccinium ceramense
Vaccinium ceramense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium ceramense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium ceramense?
Vaccinium ceramense
What is the family of Vaccinium ceramense?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium ceramense?
Ceramense
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