Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
423604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 274. 1881 : use V. cordifolium

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422936

Common Names

  • Cordatum Vaccinium
  • Cordatum Blueberry
  • Cordatum Huckleberry

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Synonyms

  • Gaylussacia cordifolia M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]

Description

Vaccinium cordatum (also called Heart-leaved Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. The leaves are ovate and have a glossy, dark green color. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It also has medicinal uses, including as a treatment for coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium cordatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium cordatum is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Vaccinium cordatum

Vaccinium cordatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.

Vaccinium cordatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium cordatum?

Vaccinium cordatum

What is the common name of Vaccinium cordatum?

Heart-leaved cranberry

Where is Vaccinium cordatum found?

Vaccinium cordatum is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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