Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Panda & Sanjappa
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 104: 188 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510574
Common Names
- Early Lowbush Blueberry
- Myoda Blueberry
- Early Lowbush Cranberry
Description
Vaccinium myodianum (also called Myodian 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 myodianum 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 inflammation and improve immunity.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium myodianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium myodianum 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 myodianum
Vaccinium myodianum is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.
Vaccinium myodianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium myodianum?
Vaccinium myodianum
What is the common name of Vaccinium myodianum?
Mountain Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium myodianum?
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