Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calelanum
ID:
423394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1096 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422726

Common Names

  • Vaccinium calelanum
  • Calelan Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium calelanum (also called 'Calelan 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 calelanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium calelanum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium calelanum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, acidic soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Vaccinium calelanum

Vaccinium calelanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Vaccinium calelanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium calelanum?

Vaccinium calelanum

What is the common name of Vaccinium calelanum?

Calelan blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium calelanum?

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