Vaccinium commutatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mabb. & Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Taxon 34: 155 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422914
Common Names
- Cranberry
- Blueberry
- Huckleberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium commutatum (also called Dwarf Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It grows in acidic soils in open woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium commutatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium commutatum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium commutatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for best results.
Where to Find Vaccinium commutatum
Vaccinium commutatum is native to the southeastern United States.
Vaccinium commutatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium commutatum?
Vaccinium commutatum
What is the family of Vaccinium commutatum?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium commutatum?
Blueberry
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.