Vaccinium longibracteatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 313 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422226
Common Names
- Long-bracted blueberry
- Longibracteatum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium longibracteatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium longibracteatum (also called Long-bracted Bilberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub native to the northern and western parts of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium longibracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium longibracteatum is a white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium longibracteatum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Vaccinium longibracteatum prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium longibracteatum
Vaccinium longibracteatum can be found in the mountains of Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Vaccinium longibracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium longibracteatum?
Vaccinium longibracteatum
What type of plant is Vaccinium longibracteatum?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Vaccinium longibracteatum grow?
Mountainous regions of South 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
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.