Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Tamayo & P.W.Fritsch
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 564(2): 143. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040728
Common Names
- Vaccinium jubatum
- Jubatum Vaccinium
- Jubatum
Description
Vaccinium jubatum (also called Jubatum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a spreading habit, and is native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium jubatum is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium jubatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have thin, light green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium jubatum is a temperate plant native to North America. It is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Where to Find Vaccinium jubatum
Vaccinium jubatum is native to North America, where it is found in boreal and temperate forests.
Vaccinium jubatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium jubatum?
Vaccinium jubatum
What are the common names of Vaccinium jubatum?
Common names of Vaccinium jubatum include the waxflower palm and wax palm.
Where is Vaccinium jubatum native to?
Vaccinium jubatum is native to North America.
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