Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
423834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. 1: 173 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423166

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Caudatum
  • Caudatum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium caudatum (also called Tail Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist woods, thickets and along stream banks. It has small, alternate, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium caudatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vaccinium caudatum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium caudatum is a low-growing shrub that grows best in moist, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium caudatum

Vaccinium caudatum is found in temperate forests of North America, including the United States and Canada.

Vaccinium caudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium caudatum?

Vaccinium caudatum

What is the family of Vaccinium caudatum?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium caudatum?

Caudatum

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