Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
missouriense
ID:
1234705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashe) Ashe

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 33: 193 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234043

Common Names

  • Vaccinium missouriense
  • Missouriense Blueberry
  • Missouri Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium missouriense (also called Missouri Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium missouriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams and jellies, as well as to make wine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium missouriense has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium missouriense is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Vaccinium missouriense

Vaccinium missouriense can be found in North America, primarily in the western United States and Canada. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.

Vaccinium missouriense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium missouriense?

Vaccinium missouriense

What type of plant is Vaccinium missouriense?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Vaccinium missouriense native to?

USA

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