Vaccinium hamiguitanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.W.Fritsch
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 14(2): 282. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025135
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Vaccinium hamiguitanense (also called Hamiguitan Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium hamiguitanense has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It has also been used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium hamiguitanense has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Vaccinium hamiguitanense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a pot with well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a pot with well-draining soil. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly.
Where to Find Vaccinium hamiguitanense
Vaccinium hamiguitanense is native to the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Vaccinium hamiguitanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium hamiguitanense?
Vaccinium hamiguitanense
What is the common name of Vaccinium hamiguitanense?
Hamiguitan Vaccinium
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium hamiguitanense?
Vaccinium hamiguitanense is native to the Philippines.
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,