Vaccinium boreale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.V.Hall & Aalders
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 48: 200 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234032
Common Names
- Vaccinium boreale
- Boreal Blueberry
- Northern Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium boreale (also called Northern Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium boreale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams and jellies, as well as to make wine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium boreale has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium boreale is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Vaccinium boreale
Vaccinium boreale can be found in North America, primarily in the northern United States and Canada. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Vaccinium boreale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium boreale?
Vaccinium boreale
What type of plant is Vaccinium boreale?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Vaccinium boreale native to?
Canada
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
Ivan Victor Hall (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.V.Hall' in the authors string.
Lewis Eldon Aalders (1933-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aalders' in the authors string.