Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Symb. Orient.-Asiat. 11 (1930).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422094
Common Names
- Kiusianum Vaccinium
- Kiusianum Blueberry
- Kiusianum Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium kiusianum (also called Kiusian 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 kiusianum 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 kiusianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium kiusianum 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 kiusianum
Vaccinium kiusianum can be found in the wild in Japan.
Vaccinium kiusianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium kiusianum?
Vaccinium kiusianum
What is the common name of Vaccinium kiusianum?
Kiusian Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium kiusianum?
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