Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
1049067

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Omeiesium 1(1): , pl. 38 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048405

Common Names

  • Vaccinium omeiensis
  • Omei Vaccinium
  • Omeiensis Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium omeiensis (also called Omei Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 2–4 m and has elliptic to ovate leaves that are 5–15 cm in length. It is native to China, Vietnam, and Laos, and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium omeiensis is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vaccinium omeiensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium omeiensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vaccinium omeiensis

Vaccinium omeiensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

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