Vaccinium pullei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 25: 8 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422073
Common Names
- Vaccinium Pullei
- Vaccinium
- Pullei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium pullei (also called Pulle's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woods, bogs, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium pullei is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium pullei is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pullei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium pullei
Vaccinium pullei can be found in the wild in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, as well as in Mexico.
Vaccinium pullei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pullei?
Vaccinium pullei
What is the common name of Vaccinium pullei?
Pulle's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium pullei?
Mountainous regions in western North America
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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.