Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koreanum
ID:
1276460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Japan 1: 191 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275798

Common Names

  • Vaccinium koreanum
  • Korean Vaccinium
  • Korean Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium koreanum (also called Korean blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to Korea and grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium koreanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium koreanum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium koreanum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium koreanum

Vaccinium koreanum can be found in Korea.

Vaccinium koreanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium koreanum?

Vaccinium koreanum

What is the common name of Vaccinium koreanum?

Korean Blueberry

What is the family of Vaccinium koreanum?

Ericaceae

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