Vaccinium vietnamense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Smitinand & P.H.Hô
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 9: 349 (1987 publ. 1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421971
Common Names
- Vaccinium vietnamense
- Vietnamese Bilberry
- Vietnam Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium vietnamense (also called Vietnamese Blueberry, Vietnamese Vaccinium, and Vietnamese Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium vietnamense is used as a food source and for its antioxidant properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium vietnamense is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium vietnamense is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late winter or early spring and planted in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Vaccinium vietnamense
Vaccinium vietnamense is native to Vietnam.
Vaccinium vietnamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium vietnamense?
Vaccinium vietnamense
What type of plant is Vaccinium vietnamense?
A shrub
Where is Vaccinium vietnamense native to?
Vietnam
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,