Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
423914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 261 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423246

Common Names

  • Vaccinium albicans
  • White Bilberry
  • Alpine White Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium albicans (also called Albicans Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, acidic soils, often in association with other shrubs and trees.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium albicans has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium albicans is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Vaccinium albicans

Vaccinium albicans is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Vaccinium albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium albicans?

Vaccinium albicans

What is the common name of Vaccinium albicans?

White Vaccinium

Where is Vaccinium albicans native to?

North America

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