Vaccinium philippinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. 1: 174 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421180
Common Names
- Philippinense Vaccinium
- Philippine Blueberry
- Philippine Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium philippinense (also called Philippine Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Philippines. 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 philippinense is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium philippinense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vaccinium philippinense: 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 philippinense
Vaccinium philippinense is native to the Philippines.
Vaccinium philippinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium philippinense?
Vaccinium philippinense
What is the growth habit of Vaccinium philippinense?
It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Vaccinium philippinense?
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
References
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.