Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaskaense
ID:
1048207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. N.W. Amer. : 412 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047545

Common Names

  • Vaccinium alaskaense
  • Alaskaense Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Alaskaense

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Description

Vaccinium alaskaense (also called Alaskan Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to North America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium alaskaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium alaskaense is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium alaskaense is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium alaskaense

Vaccinium alaskaense is native to the temperate forests of North America, particularly in Alaska.

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