Vaccinium talamancense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilbur & Luteyn) J.L.Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 444 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259287
Common Names
- Talamancense Vaccinium
- Vaccinium of Talamancense
- Talamancense's Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium talamancense (also called Vaccinium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium talamancense is used as a source of food and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium talamancense has small white flowers that are bell-shaped and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium talamancense is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Vaccinium talamancense
Vaccinium talamancense is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Vaccinium talamancense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium talamancense?
Vaccinium talamancense
What type of plant is Vaccinium talamancense?
It is a shrub
Where is Vaccinium talamancense found?
It is found in Central 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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.