Vaccinium wondiwoiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 114 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421911
Common Names
- Vaccinium Wondiwoiense
- Wondiwoiense Vaccinium
- Wondiwoiense Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium wondiwoiense (also called Wondiwoi blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It grows in moist habitats such as forests, meadows, and stream banks, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 m.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium wondiwoiense is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium wondiwoiense has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium wondiwoiense is a deciduous shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium wondiwoiense
Vaccinium wondiwoiense is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Vaccinium wondiwoiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium wondiwoiense?
Vaccinium wondiwoiense
What is the common name of Vaccinium wondiwoiense?
Wondiwoi blueberry
What is the family of Vaccinium wondiwoiense?
Ericaceae
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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.