Vaccinium jefense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Luteyn & Wilbur
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 272 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047243
Common Names
- Vaccinium Jefense
- Jefense Vaccinium
- Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium jefense (also called 'Jefense Blueberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and is found in montane rainforests. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium jefense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium jefense is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium jefense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Vaccinium jefense
Vaccinium jefense is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.