Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
1047816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 119 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047154

Common Names

  • Mathewsii Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium mathewsii
  • Mathew's Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium mathewsii (also called 'Mathews' Vaccinium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium mathewsii is used for its edible berries, which are high in antioxidants and vitamins. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium mathewsii has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium mathewsii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Vaccinium mathewsii

Vaccinium mathewsii can be found in Costa Rica.

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