Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
422832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. , Suppl.: 21 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422164

Common Names

  • Vaccinium humile
  • Humile Vaccinium
  • Humile Vaccin

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Description

Vaccinium humile (also called Dwarf 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 humile 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 humile 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 humile can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Vaccinium humile should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and kept moist.

Where to Find Vaccinium humile

Vaccinium humile 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 humile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium humile?

Vaccinium humile

What type of plant is Vaccinium humile?

Shrub

Where is Vaccinium humile 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