Vaccinium kansaiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Symb. Orient.-Asiat. 30 (1930).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422091
Common Names
- Kansai Blueberry
- Vaccinium Kansaiense
- Vaccinium Kansai
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium kansaiense (also called Kansai 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 Japan and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium kansaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium kansaiense is a white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Vaccinium kansaiense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium kansaiense
Vaccinium kansaiense can be found in the wild in Japan.
Vaccinium kansaiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium kansaiense?
Vaccinium kansaiense
What is the common name of Vaccinium kansaiense?
Kansai Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium kansaiense?
It is native to Japan and China.
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
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.