Vaccinium hybridum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 213 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047840
Common Names
- Vaccinium hybridum
- Hybrid Vaccinium
- Hybrid Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium hybridum (also called 'Hybrid Blueberry', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in forests and woodlands. Its leaves are obovate and its flowers are white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium hybridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium hybridum has white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium hybridum is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium hybridum
Vaccinium hybridum is found in Japan.
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
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.
N. A. Avrorin (1906-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Avrorin' in the authors string.