Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gitigense
ID:
1236433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 4: 1490 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235771

Common Names

  • Vaccinium gitigense
  • Giti Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium gitigense

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Description

Vaccinium gitigense (also called Giti Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Africa. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium gitigense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw, cooked, or juiced.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium gitigense is small, white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium gitigense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Vaccinium gitigense

Vaccinium gitigense is found in tropical Africa.

Vaccinium gitigense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium gitigense?

Vaccinium gitigense

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium gitigense?

Tropical Africa

What is the typical size of Vaccinium gitigense?

Typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet

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