Vaccinium guadalupense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw. ex Wikstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1827: 63 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422160
Common Names
- Vaccinium guadalupense
- Guadalupense Vaccinium
- Guadalupense Vaccin
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- Hornemannia guadelupensis (Sw. ex Wikstr.) Klotzsch [valid]
Description
Vaccinium guadalupense (also called Guadalupe Bilberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and edible blue-black berries. It is native to the mountains of Mexico and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium guadalupense is used for its edible fruits, which are used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium guadalupense is a small, bell-shaped white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium guadalupense is a shrub native to Mexico. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Vaccinium guadalupense
Vaccinium guadalupense 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 guadalupense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium guadalupense?
Vaccinium guadalupense
What type of plant is Vaccinium guadalupense?
Shrub
Where is Vaccinium guadalupense 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
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johan Emanuel Wikström (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wikstr.' in the authors string.