Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breedlovei
ID:
1047671

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 173 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047009

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Breedlovei
  • Breedlove's Vaccinium
  • Breedlove's Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium breedlovei (also called Breedlove's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in wet woods, swamps, and bogs. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium breedlovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its edible fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium breedlovei is a white-pinkish color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium breedlovei is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a mixture of peat and sand. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Vaccinium breedlovei

Vaccinium breedlovei is native to Mexico, where it can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

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