Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
423671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 176 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423003

Common Names

  • Filipes Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium filipes (also called Long-leaved Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wooded areas, thickets, and open woods. It has small, white flowers and dark blue, edible berries.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium filipes is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves and fruits are edible. The fruits are also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium filipes is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard-shelled nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium filipes 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 filipes

Vaccinium filipes can be found in North America and Asia.

Vaccinium filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium filipes?

Vaccinium filipes

What is the common name of Vaccinium filipes?

Thread-stalked blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium filipes?

Woodlands, thickets, and bogs

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