Vaccinium continuum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Pedraza
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 261 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750304
Common Names
- Vaccinium Continuum
- Continuum Vaccinium
- Continuum Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium continuum (also called Continuous blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is found in the montane and submontane forests of North America. It is a shrub, with elliptic-obovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium continuum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium continuum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium continuum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Vaccinium continuum
Vaccinium continuum is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Vaccinium continuum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium continuum?
Vaccinium continuum
What is the common name of Vaccinium continuum?
Continuum blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium continuum?
Woodlands, bogs, and swamps
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
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.