Vaccinium macbainii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 17 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422263
Common Names
- MacBain's blueberry
- MacBain's bilberry
- MacBain's huckleberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium macbainii (also called MacBain's 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 macbainii is used for its edible fruits, which are commonly used in jams and jellies. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium macbainii has small, white or pink flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium macbainii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Vaccinium macbainii should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and kept moist.
Where to Find Vaccinium macbainii
Vaccinium macbainii can be found in the eastern Himalayas.
Vaccinium macbainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium macbainii?
Vaccinium macbainii
What is the common name of Vaccinium macbainii?
Macbain's blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium macbainii?
It is found in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands, bogs, and heaths
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.