Vaccinium chunii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. ex Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 450 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048426
Common Names
- Chunii Blueberry
- Chunii Bilberry
- Chunii Vaccinium
Searching for Vaccinium chunii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium chunii (also called Chun's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium chunii is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium chunii is white, bell-shaped, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Searching for Vaccinium chunii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium chunii is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Vaccinium chunii
Vaccinium chunii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, and Yunnan.
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
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.