Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
422791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 1061 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422123

Common Names

  • Laurifolium Vaccinium
  • Laurifolium Blueberry
  • Laurifolium Vaccinium

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Synonyms

  • Agapetes floribunda (Blume) G.Don [valid]
  • Agapetes laurifolia G.Don [valid]
  • Epigynium floribundum (Blume) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Epigynium laurifolium (Blume) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Thibaudia laurifolium Blume [valid]
  • Thibaudia floribunda Blume [valid]

Description

Vaccinium laurifolium (also called Laurel-Leaved Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has oval-shaped, dark green leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and its fruits are edible blueberries. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium laurifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its berries are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium laurifolium has white flowers with five petals, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium laurifolium is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Vaccinium laurifolium

Vaccinium laurifolium is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Vaccinium laurifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium laurifolium?

Vaccinium laurifolium

What is the common name of Vaccinium laurifolium?

Laurel-leaved Blueberry

Where is Vaccinium laurifolium native to?

Eastern North America

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