Details of Genus: Gaylussacia Kunth (1819)
ID: 320
Genus ja:
Genus en: Huckleberry
# spp.: 58 (from genus_families table) | 6 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Ericaceae
Family ja: ツツジ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Vaccinioideae: Tribe Vaccinieae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 22 Jan 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: N. Central & E. U.S.A., S. Tropical America
Description en: Genus of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from woodland and thickets in North and South America, cultivated mainly for their flowers and edible fruits. They have alternate, simple, entire or toothed leaves, and axillary racemes of urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring. Excellent for a shrub border or open woodland.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame in autumn, or take softwood cuttings in summer.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja:
Type species: Gaylussacia buxifolia Kunth (1819) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Subfamily Vaccinioideae: Tribe Vaccinieae | 58 | Show |
| PB2 | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Subfamily Vaccinioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Ericaceae | ツツジ科 | Subfamily Vaccinioideae | Show |