Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camphorifolium
ID:
1049082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 62: 132 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048420

Common Names

  • Camphor-leaved Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium camphorifolium (also called Camphor-leaf Blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to North America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium camphorifolium is used as an ornamental plant and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium camphorifolium is white, bell-shaped, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium camphorifolium is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Vaccinium camphorifolium

Vaccinium camphorifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

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