Vaccinium campanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilbur & Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 234 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272080
Common Names
- Vaccinium
- Campanense
- Bell-shaped Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium campanense (also called 'Bell Heather', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, bell-shaped white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is commonly found in open, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium campanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium campanense has small, bell-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are long and thin with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium campanense is a low-growing shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Vaccinium campanense
Vaccinium campanense is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.
Vaccinium campanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium campanense?
Vaccinium campanense
What is the common name of Vaccinium campanense?
Campanense Vaccinium
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium campanense?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.