Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 713 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422086
Common Names
- Vaccinium Nhatrangense
- Vaccinium
- Nhatrangense
Description
Vaccinium nhatrangense (also called Nhatrang Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woods, bogs, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium nhatrangense is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium nhatrangense is a white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium nhatrangense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium nhatrangense
Vaccinium nhatrangense can be found in the wild in Vietnam.
Vaccinium nhatrangense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium nhatrangense?
Vaccinium nhatrangense
What is the common name of Vaccinium nhatrangense?
Nhatrang Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium nhatrangense native to?
Southeast Asia
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