Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
423730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. ii. 1060.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423062

Common Names

  • Elliptic Vaccinium
  • Elliptic Blueberry
  • Elliptic Bilberry

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Synonyms

  • Agapetes elliptica (Blume) G.Don [valid]
  • Agapetes vulgaris Jungh. [valid]
  • Epigynium ellipticum (Blume) Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Vaccinium ellipticum (also called Elliptic 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 ellipticum 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 ellipticum 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 ellipticum 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 ellipticum

Vaccinium ellipticum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Minnesota and Louisiana.

Vaccinium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium ellipticum?

Vaccinium ellipticum

What is the common name of Vaccinium ellipticum?

Oval-Leaved Blueberry

What is the native range of Vaccinium ellipticum?

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