Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulawesiense
ID:
1577098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mustaqim & P.W.Fritsch

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Telopea 25: 302. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040854

Common Names

  • Sulawesi Blueberry
  • Sulawesi Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Sulawesiense

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Description

Vaccinium sulawesiense (also called Vaccinium sulawesiense, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Indonesia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of 500–3000 m. It has an erect stem with lanceolate leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium sulawesiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium sulawesiense has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a red lip. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium sulawesiense is an evergreen shrub native to Indonesia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Vaccinium sulawesiense

Vaccinium sulawesiense is native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Vaccinium sulawesiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium sulawesiense?

Vaccinium sulawesiense

What type of plant is Vaccinium sulawesiense?

Shrub

Where is Vaccinium sulawesiense native to?

Indonesia

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