Vaccinium gaultheriifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 453 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048397
Common Names
- Vaccinium gaultheriifolium
- Gaultheria-leaved Vaccinium
- Gaultherialeaved Vaccinium
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Vaccinium gaultheriifolium (also called Gaultheria-leaved Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 2–4 m and has elliptic to ovate leaves that are 5–15 cm in length. It is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos, and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium gaultheriifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium gaultheriifolium are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium gaultheriifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Vaccinium gaultheriifolium
Vaccinium gaultheriifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.