Vaccinium minarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 219 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422201
Common Names
- Minarum Vaccinium
- Tiny Vaccinium
- Tiny Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium minarum (also called Minar'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 minarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium minarum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium minarum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers moist, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium minarum
Vaccinium minarum can be found in the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern South America.
Vaccinium minarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium minarum?
Vaccinium minarum
What is the common name of Vaccinium minarum?
Minar's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium minarum?
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.