Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertum
ID:
423577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 265 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422909

Common Names

  • Vaccinium confertum
  • Confertum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Synonyms

  • Pernettya ovata Fernald [valid]
  • Vaccinium discolor M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Vaccinium brachystachyum Benth. [valid]
  • Vaccinium eriocladum Dunal [valid]
  • Vaccinium confertum eriocladum (Dunal) Sleumer [valid]

Description

Vaccinium confertum (also called Blueberry, 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 confertum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium confertum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium confertum 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 confertum

Vaccinium confertum is native to the southeastern United States.

Vaccinium confertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium confertum?

Vaccinium confertum

What is the common name of Vaccinium confertum?

Crimson-fruited blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium confertum?

Forests, thickets, and open areas

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