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
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.
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
References
Ching En Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Chang' in the authors string.