Vaccinium loranthifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 79: 91 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422235
Common Names
- Loranthifolium Vaccinium
- Loranthifolium Vaccinium
- Vaccinium loranthifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium loranthifolium (also called Mistletoe-leaved 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 loranthifolium 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 flowers of Vaccinium loranthifolium are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium loranthifolium 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 loranthifolium prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium loranthifolium
Vaccinium loranthifolium can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Vaccinium loranthifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium loranthifolium?
Vaccinium loranthifolium
What type of plant is Vaccinium loranthifolium?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Vaccinium loranthifolium 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.