Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shoddei
ID:
1048203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047541

Common Names

  • Vaccinium shoddei
  • Shoddei Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Shoddei

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Description

Vaccinium shoddei (also called Shodde's Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to North America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium shoddei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium shoddei is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium shoddei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Vaccinium shoddei

Vaccinium shoddei is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

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