Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elvirae
ID:
1048371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 129 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047709

Common Names

  • Elvira's Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium elvirae
  • Elvira's Waxflower

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Description

Vaccinium elvirae (also called 'Elvira's Vaccinium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium elvirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium elvirae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium elvirae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Vaccinium elvirae

Vaccinium elvirae is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, acidic soils in areas with partial shade.

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