Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosum
ID:
423621

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 350 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422953

Common Names

  • Highbush Blueberry
  • Highbush Vaccinium
  • Highbush Cranberry

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Synonyms

  • Cyanococcus amoenus (Aiton) Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus atrococcus (A.Gray) Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus corymbosus (L.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Cyanococcus elliottii (Chapm.) Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus fuscatus (Aiton) Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus holophyllus Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus margarettae (Ashe) Small [valid]
  • Cyanococcus simulatus (Small) Small [valid]
  • Vaccinium elliottii Chapm. [valid]
  • Vaccinium fuscatum Aiton [valid]
  • Vaccinium simulatum Small [valid]
  • Vaccinium corymbosum corymbosum [valid]
  • Vaccinium corymbosum albiflorum (Hook.) Fernald [valid]
  • Vaccinium corymbosum corymbosum [valid]
  • Vaccinium virgatum Aiton [valid]
  • Vaccinium albiflorum Hook. [valid]
  • Vaccinium corymbosum fuscatum (Aiton) Hook. [valid]
  • Vaccinium margarettae Ashe [valid]
  • Vaccinium corymbosum atrococcum A.Gray [valid]
  • Vaccinium melanocarpum sericeum C.Mohr [valid]
  • Polycodium sericeum (C.Mohr) C.B.Rob. [valid]
  • Polycodium sericeum elongatum Ashe [valid]
  • Polycodium sericeum chrysocarpon Ashe [valid]
  • Polycodium sericeum eburneum Ashe [valid]
  • Vaccinium sericeum (C.Mohr) E.J.Palmer [valid]
  • Vaccinium sericeum elongatum (Ashe) Sleumer [valid]
  • Vaccinium sericeum chrysocarpon (Ashe) Sleumer [valid]
  • Vaccinium sericeum eburneum (Ashe) Sleumer [valid]

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum (also called Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in wooded areas, thickets, and open woods. It has small, white flowers and dark blue, edible berries.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium corymbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a hedge plant. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked and are high in vitamin C.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium corymbosum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium corymbosum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done by bending a low branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once rooted, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium corymbosum is native to the southeastern United States.

Vaccinium corymbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium corymbosum?

Vaccinium corymbosum

What is the common name of Vaccinium corymbosum?

Highbush Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium corymbosum?

Mountainous regions of North America

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