Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenatum
ID:
423602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 291 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422934

Common Names

  • Crenatum Vaccinium
  • Crenatum Blueberry
  • Crenatum Huckleberry

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium ottonis Klotzsch [valid]
  • Gaylussacia crenata G.Don [valid]
  • Vaccinium attenuatum Dunal [valid]
  • Vaccinium reflexum Hook.f. [valid]
  • Vaccinium escallonioides Drake [valid]
  • Vaccinium retifolium S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Metagonia prostrata Nutt. [valid]

Description

Vaccinium crenatum (also called Creeping 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 crenatum 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 crenatum 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 crenatum 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 crenatum

Vaccinium crenatum is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It can be found in moist, acidic soils in open woods and meadows.

Vaccinium crenatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium crenatum?

Vaccinium crenatum

What is the common name of Vaccinium crenatum?

Crenate cranberry

Where is Vaccinium crenatum found?

Vaccinium crenatum 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