Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollissimum
ID:
422864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. lxxii. 266 (1942).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422196

Common Names

  • Mollissimum Vaccinium
  • Softest Vaccinium
  • Softest Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium mollissimum (also called Softest 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 mollissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium mollissimum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium mollissimum 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 mollissimum

Vaccinium mollissimum can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington, and in parts of Canada.

Vaccinium mollissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium mollissimum?

Vaccinium mollissimum

What is the common name of Vaccinium mollissimum?

Soft Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium mollissimum?

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