Vauquelinia corymbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
1016301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonpl.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 140 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015639
Common Names
- Corymbosa Vauquelinia
- Vauquelinia Corymbosa
- Corymbosa Vauquelinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vauquelinia corymbosa (also called Vauquelinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a deciduous shrub with a sprawling habit, growing to 1–2 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to five leaflets. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruits are small, black berries.
Uses & Benefits
Vauquelinia corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vauquelinia corymbosa has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a reddish-brown stem and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vauquelinia corymbosa is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Vauquelinia corymbosa
Vauquelinia corymbosa can be found in the forests of Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Vauquelinia genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6251: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.