Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longilingua
ID:
422896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 424 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422228

Common Names

  • Long-tongued blueberry
  • Longilingua Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium longilingua

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Description

Vaccinium longilingua (also called Long-tongued Blueberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, glossy leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium longilingua 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 longilingua 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium longilingua 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 longilingua prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium longilingua

Vaccinium longilingua can be found in the mountains of Europe, particularly in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Vaccinium longilingua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium longilingua?

Vaccinium longilingua

What type of plant is Vaccinium longilingua?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Vaccinium longilingua 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