Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 710 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422415
Common Names
- Vaccinium Thysanocalyx
- Thysanocalyx Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium thysanocalyx (also called Thysanocalyx Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium thysanocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium thysanocalyx are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium thysanocalyx can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium thysanocalyx
Vaccinium thysanocalyx can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium thysanocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium thysanocalyx?
Vaccinium thysanocalyx
What is the family of Vaccinium thysanocalyx?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium thysanocalyx?
Fringed 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