Vaccinium manipurense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Watt ex Brandis) Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 435 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422252
Common Names
- Manipur blueberry
- Manipurense Vaccinium
- Vaccinium manipurense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium manipurense (also called Manipur 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 manipurense 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
The flowers of Vaccinium manipurense are white or pink, bell-shaped, and borne in clusters of 2-3. The seeds are small, black, and contained in a fleshy berry. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium manipurense 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 manipurense should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and kept moist.
Where to Find Vaccinium manipurense
Vaccinium manipurense can be found in the eastern Himalayas.
Vaccinium manipurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium manipurense?
Vaccinium manipurense
What is the common name of Vaccinium manipurense?
Manipur blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium manipurense?
It is found in moist woods, bogs, and rocky slopes in the Manipur region of India
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
David Allan Poe Watt (1830-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watt' in the authors string.
Dietrich Brandis (1824-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandis' in the authors string.