Vaccinium bodenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 91 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422976
Common Names
- Boden's Blueberry
- Boden's Vaccinium
- Boden's Cranberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium bodenii (also called Bog Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows to 1-2 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 bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium bodenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium bodenii is a small, white or pink bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark blue berry. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium bodenii is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It grows to a height of 2-3 meters and has white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the fall in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Vaccinium bodenii
Vaccinium bodenii is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.
Vaccinium bodenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium bodenii?
Vaccinium bodenii
What is the common name of Vaccinium bodenii?
Boden's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium bodenii?
Woodlands, thickets, and open areas
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
References
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.