Vaccinium papulosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 9: 388 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048512
Common Names
- Vaccinium
- Vaccinium Heath
- Papulosum Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Vaccinium papulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruit is used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium papulosum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Vaccinium papulosum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Provide adequate drainage and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a sunny location.
Where to Find Vaccinium papulosum
Vaccinium papulosum can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida.
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
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Rhui Cheng Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Fang' in the authors string.