Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 268 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423209
Common Names
- Vaccinium adenanthum
- Adenanthum Blueberry
- Adenanthum Bilberry
Description
Vaccinium adenanthum (also called Adenanthum Blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in moist woods, bogs, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium adenanthum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium adenanthum has small white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium adenanthum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the root system and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Vaccinium adenanthum
Vaccinium adenanthum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.
Vaccinium adenanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium adenanthum?
Vaccinium adenanthum
What is the common name of Vaccinium adenanthum?
Adenanthum blueberry
What is the habitat of Vaccinium adenanthum?
It is found in wet, acidic soils in open woods or thickets
Species in the Vaccinium genus
Vaccinium absconditum,
Vaccinium acosta,
Vaccinium acrobracteatum,
Vaccinium acutissimum,
Vaccinium adenandrum,
Vaccinium adenanthum,
Vaccinium adenochaetum,
Vaccinium adenotrichum,
Vaccinium affine,
Vaccinium affinis,
Vaccinium africanum,
Vaccinium agusanense,
Vaccinium aitapense,
Vaccinium alainii,
Vaccinium alaskaense,
Vaccinium alatum,
Vaccinium albicans,
Vaccinium albidens,
Vaccinium almedae,
Vaccinium altiterrae,
Vaccinium altomontanum,
Vaccinium alvarezii,
Vaccinium amakhangium,
Vaccinium amamianum,
Vaccinium amazonicum,
Vaccinium ambivalens,
Vaccinium ambyandrum,
Vaccinium amoenum,
Vaccinium amphoterum,
Vaccinium amplexicaule,
Vaccinium amplifolium,
Vaccinium ampullaceum,
Vaccinium andringitrense,
Vaccinium angiense,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulosum,
Vaccinium angustifolium,
Vaccinium angustilimbum,
Vaccinium antipodum,
Vaccinium apiculatum,
Vaccinium apophysatum,
Vaccinium appendiculatum,
Vaccinium apricum,
Vaccinium arboreum,
Vaccinium arbutoides,
Vaccinium arctostaphylos,
Vaccinium arcuatum,
Vaccinium ardisioides,
Vaccinium arenarium,
Species in the Ericaceae family