Vaccinium costaricense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilbur & Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 270 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422949
Common Names
- Costa Rican Blueberry
- Costa Rican Vaccinium
- Costa Rican Cranberry
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- Symphysia costaricensis (Wilbur & J.L.Luteyn) Kloet [valid]
Description
Vaccinium costaricense (also called Costa Rican Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in wooded areas, thickets, and open woods. It has small, white flowers and dark blue, edible berries.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium costaricense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It also has medicinal uses, including as a treatment for coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium costaricense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium costaricense is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Vaccinium costaricense
Vaccinium costaricense is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in moist, acidic soils in open woods and meadows.
Vaccinium costaricense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium costaricense?
Vaccinium costaricense
What is the common name of Vaccinium costaricense?
Costa Rican cranberry
Where is Vaccinium costaricense found?
Vaccinium costaricense is found in Costa Rica.
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.