Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
1049206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 451 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048544

Common Names

  • Nummular Vaccinium
  • Nummular Blueberry
  • Nummular Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium nummularia (also called dwarf blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is typically found in moist, open areas such as bogs, meadows, and mountain slopes. It grows to a height of about 1-2 meters and has oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccinium nummularia var. oblongifolium C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium nummularia is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium nummularia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Provide adequate drainage and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a sunny location.

Where to Find Vaccinium nummularia

Vaccinium nummularia can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.