Cleyera vaccinioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
612485
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.C.Schmidt) Kobuski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 415 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611817
Common Names
- Cliffordia Spectabilis
- Climacoptera Sukaczevii
- Climacoptera Susamyrica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eurya vaccinioides O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
- Freziera vaccinioides (O.C.Schmidt) Kobuski [unknown]
Description
Cleyera vaccinioides (also called Vaccinium-like Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and long fruits that grows in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Uses & Benefits
Cleyera vaccinioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleyera vaccinioides is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleyera vaccinioides is a perennial shrub native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cleyera vaccinioides
Cleyera vaccinioides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cleyera vaccinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleyera vaccinioides?
Cleyera vaccinioides
What is the common name of Cleyera vaccinioides?
Huckleberry-Leaf Cleyera
What is the family of Cleyera vaccinioides?
Theaceae
Species in the Cleyera genus
Cleyera lipingensis, Cleyera albopunctata, Cleyera bolleana, Cleyera cernua, Cleyera cuspidata, Cleyera ekmanii, Cleyera incornuta, Cleyera integrifolia, Cleyera japonica, Cleyera longicarpa, Cleyera neibensis, Cleyera nimanimae, Cleyera obovata, Cleyera obscurinervia, Cleyera orbicularis, Cleyera pachyphylla, Cleyera serrulata, Cleyera ternstroemioides, Cleyera theoides, Cleyera vaccinioides, Cleyera velutina, Cleyera yangchunensis, Cleyera longicarpa,
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727807: Based on the initial data import
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.