Vaccinium macrostemon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 85 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422272
Common Names
- Large-stemmed blueberry
- Large-stemmed bilberry
- Large-stemmed huckleberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium macrostemon (also called mountain huckleberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. The shrub produces edible blue-black berries. It grows in moist, acidic soils and is often found in mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium macrostemon is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium macrostemon 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 macrostemon is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Vaccinium macrostemon
Vaccinium macrostemon is native to the western United States, from California to Washington, and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Vaccinium macrostemon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium macrostemon?
Vaccinium macrostemon
What is the common name of Vaccinium macrostemon?
Large-stalked Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium macrostemon found?
Vaccinium macrostemon is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
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
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.