Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1286570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashe) Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 427 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285908

Common Names

  • Coastal Blueberry
  • Sand Blueberry
  • Vaccinium arenicola

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Description

Vaccinium arenicola (also called sandhill blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States, typically found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It typically grows to 1-3 feet in height and has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium arenicola is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium arenicola has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark and round, and its seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium arenicola is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Vaccinium arenicola

Vaccinium arenicola is native to North America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils and along the coast.

Vaccinium arenicola FAQ

What type of plant is Vaccinium arenicola?

Vaccinium arenicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.

Where is Vaccinium arenicola found?

Vaccinium arenicola is found in North America.

What are the uses of Vaccinium arenicola?

Vaccinium arenicola is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

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

References