Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
423734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1093 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423066

Common Names

  • Elegans Vaccinium
  • Elegans Blueberry
  • Elegans Huckleberry

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Description

Vaccinium elegans (also called Elegant blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has oblong-ovate, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium elegans 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

Vaccinium elegans has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with short, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium elegans is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Vaccinium elegans

Vaccinium elegans can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.

Vaccinium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium elegans?

Vaccinium elegans

What is the common name of Vaccinium elegans?

Elegant Blueberry

What is the native range of Vaccinium elegans?

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