Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aucupis
ID:
423657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 160 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422989

Common Names

  • Aucupis Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium aucupis (also called Bird Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows to 3-6 ft. in height and has oval-shaped leaves. It produces white flowers in the spring and edible blueberries in the summer. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be found in open woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium aucupis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves and fruits are edible. The fruits are also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium aucupis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium aucupis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done by bending a low branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once rooted, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Vaccinium aucupis

Vaccinium aucupis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Vaccinium aucupis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium aucupis?

Vaccinium aucupis

What is the common name of Vaccinium aucupis?

Birdberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium aucupis?

Woodlands, thickets, and bogs

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