Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perakense
ID:
421849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Kloet

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 54(2): 182 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421181

Common Names

  • Perakense Vaccinium
  • Perak Blueberry
  • Perak Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium perakense (also called Perak Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Malaysia. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium perakense is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium perakense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Vaccinium perakense: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vaccinium perakense

Vaccinium perakense can be found in the Malaysian state of Perak.

Vaccinium perakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium perakense?

Vaccinium perakense

What is the growth habit of Vaccinium perakense?

It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

What is the flowering season of Vaccinium perakense?

It flowers from April to May.

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