Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 173 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423207
Common Names
- Vaccinium affine
- Affine Blueberry
- Affine Bilberry
Description
Vaccinium affine (also called Affine 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 affine is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium affine has small white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium affine 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 affine
Vaccinium affine can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.
Vaccinium affine FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium affine?
Vaccinium affine
What is the common name of Vaccinium affine?
Affine blueberry
What is the habitat of Vaccinium affine?
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