Status:
valid
Authors:
Camp & A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 186 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422434
Common Names
- Vaccinium Tepuiense
- Tepuiense Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium tepuiense (also called Tepui Blueberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium tepuiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium tepuiense is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium tepuiense is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium tepuiense are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium tepuiense 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 tepuiense
Vaccinium tepuiense is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Vaccinium tepuiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium tepuiense?
Vaccinium tepuiense
What is the family of Vaccinium tepuiense?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium tepuiense?
Tepui Vaccinium
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