Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) F.Muell.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Select Pl. , ed. 2: 249 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271448
Common Names
- Vaccinium melliflorum
- Honey-flowered Vaccinium
- Honey-flowered Blueberry
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium melliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jellies, jams, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium melliflorum has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium melliflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart.
Where to Find Vaccinium melliflorum
Vaccinium melliflorum is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Vaccinium melliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium melliflorum?
Vaccinium melliflorum
What is the common name of Vaccinium melliflorum?
Honey-Flowered Vaccinium
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium melliflorum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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