Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1049220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 28 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048558

Common Names

  • Japanese Vaccinium
  • Japanese Blueberry
  • Japanese Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium japonicum (also called Japanese blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and can grow to a height of about 1-2 meters. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. Its fruits are blue-black in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccinium japonicum var. lasiostemon Hayata
Vaccinium japonicum var. sinicum (Nakai) Rehder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium japonicum has a bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium japonicum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and in indirect light.

Where to Find Vaccinium japonicum

Vaccinium japonicum can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

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