Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
1048338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 895 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047676

Common Names

  • Vaccinium australe
  • Australe Vaccinium
  • Australe

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Description

Vaccinium australe (also called Southern Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in acidic, moist soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium australe is a white bell-shaped flower, which is usually solitary or in pairs. The seed of Vaccinium australe is a small, round, dark-brown seed, which is usually found in a capsule. The seedlings of Vaccinium australe are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium australe is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vaccinium australe

Vaccinium australe is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wet, 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