Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horizontale
ID:
422835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 74 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422167

Common Names

  • Vaccinium horizontale
  • Horizontale Vaccinium
  • Horizontale Vaccin

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Description

Vaccinium horizontale (also called Horizontal 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 horizontale 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 horizontale 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium horizontale is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It prefers moist, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium horizontale

Vaccinium horizontale 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 horizontale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium horizontale?

Vaccinium horizontale

What is the common name of Vaccinium horizontale?

Dwarf bilberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium horizontale?

Mountainous areas of the eastern United States

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