Vaccinium buxoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 111 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422727
Common Names
- Vaccinium buxoides
- Box-like Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium buxoides (also called 'Box-leaved blueberry', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the temperate rainforests of North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium buxoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium buxoides 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 buxoides is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is typically found in acidic, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and pine barrens. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Layering can be done in the spring or summer and the rooted plant can be separated from the parent plant in the fall.
Where to Find Vaccinium buxoides
Vaccinium buxoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Vaccinium buxoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium buxoides?
Vaccinium buxoides
What is the common name of Vaccinium buxoides?
Box-leaved blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium buxoides?
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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.