Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
511241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz. ex Rupr.) Schmalh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Obshch. Estestvoisp., Vyp. 3, Otd. Bot. 2: 149 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510573

Common Names

  • Small Cranberry
  • Lowbush Cranberry
  • Dwarf Cranberry

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Synonyms

  • Oxycoccus microcarpus bulboidaeus Lekav. & Butkus [valid]
  • Oxycoccus microcarpus elongatus Lekav. & Butkus [valid]
  • Oxycoccus microcarpus kirigaminensis Honda & Tobita [valid]
  • Oxycoccus microcarpus Turcz. ex Rupr. [valid]
  • Vaccinium oxycoccus microcarpum (Turcz. ex Rupr.) Kitam. [valid]
  • Oxycoccus quadripetalus microcarpus (Turcz. ex Rupr.) Schinz & R.Keller [valid]
  • Vaccinium oxycoccos microcarpum A.Blytt [valid]
  • Oxycoccus palustris pusillus Dunal [valid]
  • Oxycoccus pusillus (Dunal) Nakai [valid]

Description

Vaccinium microcarpum (also called Small-Fruited Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern North America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium microcarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas, which can help to reduce fever and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium microcarpum is white-yellowish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium microcarpum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Vaccinium microcarpum

Vaccinium microcarpum is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.

Vaccinium microcarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium microcarpum?

Vaccinium microcarpum

What is the common name of Vaccinium microcarpum?

Small-fruited Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium microcarpum?

It is native to North America and grows in moist, acidic soils in open, sunny areas.

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.