Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 133 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422932
Common Names
- Crenatifolium Vaccinium
- Crenatifolium Blueberry
- Crenatifolium Huckleberry
Description
Vaccinium crenatifolium (also called Creeping 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 crenatifolium 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 crenatifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium crenatifolium 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 crenatifolium
Vaccinium crenatifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.
Vaccinium crenatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium crenatifolium?
Vaccinium crenatifolium
What is the common name of Vaccinium crenatifolium?
Crenate-leaved cranberry
Where is Vaccinium crenatifolium found?
Vaccinium crenatifolium 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