Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
422821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 103 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422153

Common Names

  • Vaccinium gracilipes
  • Gracilipes Vaccinium
  • Gracilipes Vaccin

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Description

Vaccinium gracilipes (also called Slender-stalked 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 gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium gracilipes 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium gracilipes 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 gracilipes

Vaccinium gracilipes 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 gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium gracilipes?

Vaccinium gracilipes

What type of plant is Vaccinium gracilipes?

Shrub

Where is Vaccinium gracilipes 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