Baw-Baw Berry

Wittsteinia vacciniacea

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Basic Information

Family: Epacridaceae

Genus: wittsteinia

Plant ID (slug): wittsteinia-vacciniacea

Numeric ID: 22400

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Wittsteinia vacciniacea is a SHRUB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - Victoria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[144]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Wittsteinia vacciniacea Baw-Baw Berry