Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilbur & Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 219. 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285357
Common Names
- Beaman's Vaccinium
- Beaman's Blueberry
- Beaman's Huckleberry
Description
Vaccinium beamanianum (also called Beaman's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It grows in moist areas, in shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium beamanianum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium beamanianum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium beamanianum is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium beamanianum
Vaccinium beamanianum can be found in the southeastern United States.
Vaccinium beamanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium beamanianum?
Vaccinium beamanianum
What is the common name of Vaccinium beamanianum?
Beaman's blueberry
What type of plant is Vaccinium beamanianum?
Shrub
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