Vaccinium leptosepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Small) Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 427 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285934
Common Names
- Vaccinium leptosepalum
- Mountain Blueberry
- Mountain Huckleberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium leptosepalum (also called Sierra blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada, typically found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It typically grows to 3-6 feet in height and has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium leptosepalum is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium leptosepalum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark and round, and its seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium leptosepalum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Vaccinium leptosepalum
Vaccinium leptosepalum is native to North America. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Vaccinium leptosepalum FAQ
What type of plant is Vaccinium leptosepalum?
Vaccinium leptosepalum is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.
Where is Vaccinium leptosepalum found?
Vaccinium leptosepalum is found in North America.
What are the uses of Vaccinium leptosepalum?
Vaccinium leptosepalum is used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
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
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.