Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithianum
ID:
422827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 174 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422159

Common Names

  • Vaccinium griffithianum
  • Griffith's Vaccinium
  • Griffith Vaccinium

Searching for Vaccinium griffithianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Epigynium griffithianum (Wight) Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Vaccinium griffithianum (also called Griffith's Bilberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and edible blue-black berries. It is native to the mountains of North America and Europe and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium griffithianum is used for its edible fruits, which are used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium griffithianum is a small, bell-shaped white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Vaccinium griffithianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium griffithianum is a shrub native to India. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vaccinium griffithianum

Vaccinium griffithianum is native to Mexico and Central America, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Vaccinium griffithianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium griffithianum?

Vaccinium griffithianum

What type of plant is Vaccinium griffithianum?

Shrub

Where is Vaccinium griffithianum found?

Mexico

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