Vaccinium glaucophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 9: 381 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048404
Common Names
- Vaccinium glaucophyllum
- Grey-leaved Vaccinium
- Greyleaved Vaccinium
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Vaccinium glaucophyllum (also called Glaucous-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 glaucophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium glaucophyllum 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 glaucophyllum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Vaccinium glaucophyllum
Vaccinium glaucophyllum 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
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Rhui Cheng Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Fang' in the authors string.