Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 19: 183 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422996
Common Names
- Bartlettii Blueberry
- Mountain Blueberry
- Mountain Bilberry
Description
Vaccinium bartlettii (also called Bartlett's Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the western United States and is found in wooded areas, thickets, and open woods. It has small, white flowers and dark blue, edible berries.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium bartlettii 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 bartlettii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium bartlettii 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 bartlettii
Vaccinium bartlettii can be found in North America and Asia.
Vaccinium bartlettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium bartlettii?
Vaccinium bartlettii
What is the common name of Vaccinium bartlettii?
Bartlett's cranberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium bartlettii?
Bogs, swamps, and wet woods
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