Species:
longipedicellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 93 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422244
Common Names
- Long-stalked blueberry
- Longipedicellatum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium longipedicellatum
Description
Vaccinium longipedicellatum (also called Long-stalked 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 longipedicellatum 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 longipedicellatum is a white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium longipedicellatum 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 longipedicellatum prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium longipedicellatum
Vaccinium longipedicellatum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Vaccinium longipedicellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium longipedicellatum?
Vaccinium longipedicellatum
What is the common name of Vaccinium longipedicellatum?
Long-pediceled blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium longipedicellatum?
It is found in moist woods, bogs, and rocky slopes in 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