Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korinchense
ID:
422765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 56 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422097

Common Names

  • Korinchense Vaccinium
  • Korinchense Blueberry
  • Korinchense Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium korinchense (also called Korinch's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium korinchense 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 korinchense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium korinchense 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 korinchense

Vaccinium korinchense can be found in the wild in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, as well as in Mexico.

Vaccinium korinchense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium korinchense?

Vaccinium korinchense

What is the common name of Vaccinium korinchense?

Korinchen Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium korinchense?

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