Vaccinium carmesinum
Vaccinium carmesinum
- Native to:
- Philippines
GBIF: Plants and Lichens of the Southern Philippines Survey; Peter W. Fritsch, Victor B. Amoroso, Fulgent P. Coritico, Darin S. Penneys, Daniel L. Nickrent, Florfe M. Acma, A. Joie D. Lagunday, Jennifer G. Opiso, Jorgen Aberella, Danilo N. Tandang, J.M.M.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Vaccinium
- Species:
- Vaccinium carmesinum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping 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, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
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 the surface of a moist, acidic medium.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash