Vaccinium membranaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Torr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. Pacific N. Amer. 17(2): 377 (-378). 1874 ; C. Wilkes Expl. Exped.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047098
Common Names
- Vaccinium Membranaceum
- Membranaceum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium membranaceum (also called Black huckleberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the western United States, from California to Washington. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-6 ft in height and width. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white to pink flowers in late spring.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium membranaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant has edible fruits that can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vaccinium membranaceum var. rigidum (Hook.) FernaldFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium membranaceum has white or pink bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Vaccinium membranaceum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may need extra watering in hot climates. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Vaccinium membranaceum
Vaccinium membranaceum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, lowland forests and along streams.
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
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.