Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbiens
ID:
423725

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 110 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423057

Common Names

  • Decumbiens Vaccinium
  • Decumbiens Blueberry
  • Decumbiens Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium decumbiens (also called decumbent blueberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, bogs, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium decumbiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked and are high in Vitamin C.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium decumbiens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium decumbiens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Vaccinium decumbiens

Vaccinium decumbiens is found in the eastern United States from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Vaccinium decumbiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium decumbiens?

Vaccinium decumbiens

What is the common name of Vaccinium decumbiens?

Decumbent Blueberry

What is the native range of Vaccinium decumbiens?

Eastern 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