Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santafeense
ID:
1047906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilbur & J.L.Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 140 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047244

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Santafeense
  • Santafeense Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium santafeense (also called 'Santafe Blueberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and is found in montane rainforests. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium santafeense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium santafeense is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium santafeense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Vaccinium santafeense

Vaccinium santafeense is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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