Status:
valid
Authors:
Ashe
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 33: 195 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047713
Common Names
- Arkansas Blueberry
- Early Lowbush Blueberry
- Early Low Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium arkansanum (also called 'Arkansas Vaccinium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium arkansanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium arkansanum has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium arkansanum is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Vaccinium arkansanum requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.
Where to Find Vaccinium arkansanum
Vaccinium arkansanum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, acidic soils in areas with partial shade.
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