Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbricalyx
ID:
1049146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & W.P.Fang

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 6: 172 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048484

Common Names

  • Vaccinium
  • Fimbricalyx
  • Bristly Blueberry

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Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium fimbricalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium fimbricalyx is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium fimbricalyx 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 fimbricalyx

Vaccinium fimbricalyx can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida.

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