Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 78 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422686
Common Names
- Vaccinium
- Blueberry
- Short-haired Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium brachytrichum (also called Short-haired 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 brachytrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium brachytrichum 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 brachytrichum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Vaccinium brachytrichum
Vaccinium brachytrichum is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Vaccinium brachytrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium brachytrichum?
Vaccinium brachytrichum
What type of plant is Vaccinium brachytrichum?
Vaccinium brachytrichum is a shrub
Where is Vaccinium brachytrichum found?
Vaccinium brachytrichum is found in India
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