Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 136 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423046
Common Names
- Dictyoneuron Vaccinium
- Dictyoneuron Blueberry
- Dictyoneuron Bilberry
Description
Vaccinium dictyoneuron (also called net-vein 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 dictyoneuron is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used as a food source, as the berries can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium dictyoneuron has small, bell-shaped, white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium dictyoneuron is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Vaccinium dictyoneuron
Vaccinium dictyoneuron can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Vaccinium dictyoneuron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium dictyoneuron?
Vaccinium dictyoneuron
What is the common name of Vaccinium dictyoneuron?
Net-veined Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium dictyoneuron found?
China
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