Vaccinium brittonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Porter ex E.P.Bicknell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 41: 421 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422723
Common Names
- Vaccinium brittonii
- Britton's Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium brittonii (also called 'Britton's blueberry', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium brittonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium brittonii is a small, white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium brittonii 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 brittonii
Vaccinium brittonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Vaccinium brittonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium brittonii?
Vaccinium brittonii
What is the common name of Vaccinium brittonii?
Britton's blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium brittonii?
It is found in wet heaths, bogs, and moorlands in northern and western Europe
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
Thomas Conrad Porter (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porter' in the authors string.
Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.