Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galiformis
ID:
423707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 36: n.º 16 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423039

Common Names

  • Galiformis Vaccinium
  • Galiformis Blueberry
  • Galiformis Bilberry

Searching for Vaccinium galiformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Vaccinium galiformis (also called Gales' blueberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, bogs, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium galiformis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium galiformis has bell-shaped, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

Searching for Vaccinium galiformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium galiformis 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 galiformis

Vaccinium galiformis is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Vaccinium galiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium galiformis?

Vaccinium galiformis

What is the common name of Vaccinium galiformis?

Galiform's Blueberry

Where is Vaccinium galiformis found?

China

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