Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrsinites
ID:
1047761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 73 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047099

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Myrsinites
  • Myrsinites Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium myrsinites (also called Shiny blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-6 ft in height and width. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white to pink flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium myrsinites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant has edible fruits that can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium myrsinites has white or pink bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium myrsinites is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may need extra watering in hot climates. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the fall. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Vaccinium myrsinites

Vaccinium myrsinites is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, lowland forests and along streams.

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