Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissiflorum
ID:
423673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 219 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423005

Common Names

  • Fissiflorum Blueberry
  • Mountain Blueberry
  • Mountain Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium fissiflorum (also called Split-flowered Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, sandy habitats such as pine flatwoods and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium fissiflorum 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

Vaccinium fissiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium fissiflorum 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 fissiflorum

Vaccinium fissiflorum can be found in North America and Asia.

Vaccinium fissiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium fissiflorum?

Vaccinium fissiflorum

What is the common name of Vaccinium fissiflorum?

Fissured Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium fissiflorum?

Woodlands, thickets, and open areas

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