Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundellianum
ID:
1048378

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 173 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047716

Common Names

  • Lundell's Blueberry
  • Lundell's Bilberry
  • Lundell's Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium lundellianum (also called 'Lundell's Vaccinium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium lundellianum is used for making jams, jellies, and preserves. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium lundellianum has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium lundellianum is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Vaccinium lundellianum requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.

Where to Find Vaccinium lundellianum

Vaccinium lundellianum is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, acidic soils in areas with partial shade.

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