Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
423599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 1: 171 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422931

Common Names

  • Cubense Vaccinium
  • Cubense Blueberry
  • Cubense Huckleberry

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Description

Vaccinium cubense (also called Cuban 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 cubense 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccinium cubense sub. giganteum (Bisse) Berazaín
Vaccinium cubense sub. ramonii (Griseb.) Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium cubense 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 cubense 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 cubense

Vaccinium cubense is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia. It can be found in moist, acidic soils in open woods and meadows.

Vaccinium cubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium cubense?

Vaccinium cubense

What is the common name of Vaccinium cubense?

Cuban cranberry

Where is Vaccinium cubense found?

Vaccinium cubense is found in Cuba.

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