Vaccinium myrtillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
St.-Lag.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Bot. Lyon vii. (1880) 136.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422207
Common Names
- Myrtillum Vaccinium
- Blueberry Vaccinium
- Blueberry Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium myrtillum (also called Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium myrtillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium myrtillum are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium myrtillum 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 myrtillum
Vaccinium myrtillum can be found in Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean.
Vaccinium myrtillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium myrtillum?
Vaccinium myrtillum
What is the common name of Vaccinium myrtillum?
Bilberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium myrtillum?
It is found in moist woods, bogs, and rocky slopes in northern Europe and North America
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
Jean Baptiste Saint-Lager (1825-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Lag.' in the authors string.