Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kengii
ID:
1276450

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Taiwan Prov. Pingtung Inst. Agric. 10: 54. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275788

Common Names

  • Vaccinium kengii
  • Keng's Vaccinium
  • Keng Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium kengii (also called Keng's blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to China and grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium kengii is a species of plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium kengii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium kengii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium kengii

Vaccinium kengii can be found in China and Japan.

Vaccinium kengii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium kengii?

Vaccinium kengii

What is the common name of Vaccinium kengii?

Keng's Blueberry

What is the family of Vaccinium kengii?

Ericaceae

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