Vaccinium pernettyoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb. ex Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 179 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047148
Common Names
- Pernettyoides Vaccinium
- Vaccinium pernettyoides
- Pernetty's Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Vaccinium pernettyoides 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 pernettyoides has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.
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Vaccinium pernettyoides 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 pernettyoides
Vaccinium pernettyoides 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
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.