Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
422626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 97 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421958

Common Names

  • Nitens Vaccinium
  • Nitens Blueberry
  • Nitens Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium nitens (also called Shiny bilberry, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist, wooded areas and is often used in jams and jellies.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium nitens is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium nitens is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Vaccinium nitens

Vaccinium nitens is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Vaccinium nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium nitens?

Vaccinium nitens

What is the common name of Vaccinium nitens?

Nitens vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium nitens?

Ericaceae

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