Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 25: 11 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422694
Common Names
- Vaccinium
- Blueberry
- Short-gyne Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium brachygyne (also called Short-stalked 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 brachygyne 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 brachygyne 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium brachygyne 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 brachygyne
Vaccinium brachygyne is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Vaccinium brachygyne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium brachygyne?
Vaccinium brachygyne
What is the common name of Vaccinium brachygyne?
Short-Stemmed Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium brachygyne?
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