Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 440 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221143
Common Names
- Vaccinium pseudotonkinense
- Pseudotonkinense Vaccinium
- Pseudotonkinense
Description
Vaccinium pseudotonkinense (also called Pseudotonkin Vaccinium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats such as mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium pseudotonkinense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium pseudotonkinense is white with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pseudotonkinense is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium pseudotonkinense
Vaccinium pseudotonkinense is native to Vietnam and can be found in the provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Lang Son.
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