Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 884 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047133
Common Names
- Valerioi Vaccinium
- Vaccinium valerioi
- Valerio's Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium valerioi (also called Valerioi Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium valerioi is used in the production of jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium valerioi has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium valerioi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Vaccinium valerioi
Vaccinium valerioi can be found in Costa Rica.
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