Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korthalsii
ID:
422760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 40 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422092

Common Names

  • Korthals' Blueberry
  • Korthals' Vaccinium
  • Korthalsii Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium korthalsii (also called Korthals' 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 North America and Europe and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium korthalsii 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 korthalsii 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 korthalsii 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 korthalsii

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

Vaccinium korthalsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium korthalsii?

Vaccinium korthalsii

What is the common name of Vaccinium korthalsii?

Korthals Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium korthalsii?

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