Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Riley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 116 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422150
Common Names
- Vaccinium gonzalezii
- Gonzalez's Vaccinium
- Gonzalez Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium gonzalezii (also called Gonzalez's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium gonzalezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium gonzalezii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium gonzalezii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Vaccinium gonzalezii
Vaccinium gonzalezii is native to Mexico and Central America, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Vaccinium gonzalezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium gonzalezii?
Vaccinium gonzalezii
What type of plant is Vaccinium gonzalezii?
Shrub
Where is Vaccinium gonzalezii found?
Mexico
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