Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptodon
ID:
423605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 236 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422937

Common Names

  • Cryptodon Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium cryptodon (also called Cryptodon 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 cryptodon 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 cryptodon 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 cryptodon 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 cryptodon

Vaccinium cryptodon is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open forests and meadows, often in rocky or gravelly soils.

Vaccinium cryptodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium cryptodon?

Vaccinium cryptodon

What is the common name of Vaccinium cryptodon?

Cryptodon cranberry

Where is Vaccinium cryptodon found?

Vaccinium cryptodon 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