Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunal
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(2): 553. 1839 [late Dec 1839]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422148
Common Names
- Vaccinium grandiflorum
- Grandiflorum Vaccinium
- Grandiflorum Vaccin
Description
Vaccinium grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered 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 grandiflorum is used for its edible fruits, which are commonly used in jams and jellies. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Vaccinium grandiflorum
Vaccinium grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium grandiflorum?
Vaccinium grandiflorum
What type of plant is Vaccinium grandiflorum?
Shrub
Where is Vaccinium grandiflorum 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