Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banksii
ID:
423655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 54 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422987

Common Names

  • Banksii Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium banksii (also called Banks' 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 banksii 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 banksii 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 banksii 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 banksii

Vaccinium banksii is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.

Vaccinium banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium banksii?

Vaccinium banksii

What is the common name of Vaccinium banksii?

Banks' blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium banksii?

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