Vaccinium merkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. ex Herder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 1: 323 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422198
Common Names
- Merki's Blueberry
- Merki's Vaccinium
- Merki's Highbush Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium merkii (also called Merk's blueberry, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium merkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium merkii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium merkii is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Vaccinium merkii
Vaccinium merkii is native to the western United States, from California to Washington, and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Vaccinium merkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium merkii?
Vaccinium merkii
What is the common name of Vaccinium merkii?
Merki's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium merkii?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe
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
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Gottfried von Herder (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herder' in the authors string.