Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
945798

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 106 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945136

Common Names

  • Dolianthus vaccinioides
  • Heath Dolianthus
  • Heath Dolianthus

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Description

Dolianthus vaccinioides (also called Vaccinium Dolianthus, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dolianthus vaccinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolianthus vaccinioides has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolianthus vaccinioides can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Dolianthus vaccinioides

Dolianthus vaccinioides is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

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