Vaccinium banksii
Vaccinium banksii
- Native to:
- Philippines
GBIF: Fritsch, Peter W.; Amoroso, Victor B.; Coritico, Fulgent P.; Penneys, Darin S.; Guiang, Maria Melanie M.; Handley, Vanessa; Lagunday, Noel E.; Marquez-Corro, José Ignacio; Cariño, Yvonne L.; Lagumbay, April Joie D.; Mendez, Noe P.; Nobleza, Joevina
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Vaccinium
- Species:
- Vaccinium banksii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Fall Color:
- red
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow on moist peat surface.
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