Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycladum
ID:
423358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422690

Common Names

  • Vaccinium
  • Blueberry
  • Short-branched Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium brachycladum (also called Short-stemmed Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. The leaves are ovate and have a glossy, dark green color. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium brachycladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium brachycladum has small, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium brachycladum is a shrub native to India. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vaccinium brachycladum

Vaccinium brachycladum is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Vaccinium brachycladum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium brachycladum?

Vaccinium brachycladum

What is the common name of Vaccinium brachycladum?

Short-Leaved Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium brachycladum?

Woodlands, forests, and meadows

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