Vaccinium liparum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Small) Uphof
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 48: 23 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234074
Common Names
- Vaccinium liparum
- Alaska Blueberry
- Alpine Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium liparum (also called Liparid Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium liparum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams and jellies, as well as to make wine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium liparum has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium liparum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Vaccinium liparum
Vaccinium liparum can be found in North America, primarily in the western United States and Canada. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Vaccinium liparum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium liparum?
Vaccinium liparum
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium liparum?
Alpine and subalpine meadows in western North America
What are the common names of Vaccinium liparum?
Alpine blueberry and dwarf bilberry
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
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Johannes Cornelius Theodorus Uphof (1886-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uphof' in the authors string.