Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatranum
ID:
423158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
ksu

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 18 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422490

Common Names

  • Sumatra Blueberry
  • Sumatran Blueberry
  • Sumatran Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium sumatranum (also called Sumatran Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Philippines. It is found in open woodlands and thickets, and is typically found in moist soils. It grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters and has small, white flowers and blue-black berries.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium sumatranum has small, white flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium sumatranum is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be fresh and sown immediately after collection.

Where to Find Vaccinium sumatranum

Vaccinium sumatranum is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Vaccinium sumatranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium sumatranum?

Vaccinium sumatranum

What is the common name of Vaccinium sumatranum?

Sumatran Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium sumatranum?

Forests, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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