Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 40 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422141
Common Names
- Hasselt's Blueberry
- Vaccinium Hasseltii
- Vaccinium Hasselt's
Description
Vaccinium hasseltii (also called Hasselt's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has oval-shaped, dark green leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and its fruits are edible blueberries. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium hasseltii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium hasseltii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium hasseltii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Vaccinium hasseltii
Vaccinium hasseltii is native to the Philippines, where it can be found in mountain forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Vaccinium hasseltii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium hasseltii?
Vaccinium hasseltii
What is the common name of Vaccinium hasseltii?
Hasselt's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium hasseltii?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe
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