Vaccinium furfuraceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Wilbur & Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 1609 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430650
Common Names
- Vaccinium furfuraceum
- Furfuraceum Blueberry
- Furfuraceum Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium furfuraceum (also called 'Furfuraceous Blueberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the blueberry family. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 1 meter tall with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium furfuraceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium furfuraceum has white flowers with yellow-green stamens. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short-stemmed and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium furfuraceum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Vaccinium furfuraceum
Vaccinium furfuraceum is native to South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Vaccinium furfuraceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium furfuraceum?
Vaccinium furfuraceum
What is the common name of Vaccinium furfuraceum?
Furfuraceous Blueberry
What is the family of Vaccinium furfuraceum?
Ericaceae
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.