Vaccinium gualtheriifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India [J. D. Hooker] 3(9): 453. 1882 [Dec 1882]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422161
Common Names
- Vaccinium gualtheriifolium
- Gualtheriifolium Vaccinium
- Gualtheriifolium Vaccin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium gualtheriifolium (also called Gualtheri's 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 North America and Europe and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium gualtheriifolium 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 gualtheriifolium 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 gualtheriifolium is a shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Vaccinium gualtheriifolium
Vaccinium gualtheriifolium 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 gualtheriifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium gualtheriifolium?
Vaccinium gualtheriifolium
What type of plant is Vaccinium gualtheriifolium?
Shrub
Where is Vaccinium gualtheriifolium 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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.