Vaccinium fragrans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Voigt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. 333. 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423041
Common Names
- Fragrant Vaccinium
- Fragrant Blueberry
- Fragrant Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium fragrans (also called fragrant 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 fragrans 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
The flowers of Vaccinium fragrans are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium fragrans 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 fragrans
Vaccinium fragrans is native to North America and can be found in many nurseries and garden centers.
Vaccinium fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium fragrans?
Vaccinium fragrans
What is the common name of Vaccinium fragrans?
Fragrant Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium fragrans 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
References
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.