Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 92 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421962
Common Names
- Nycteroides Vaccinium
- Nycteroides Blueberry
- Nycteroides Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium nycteroides (also called Night-flowering 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 nycteroides is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and wines. The leaves are also used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium nycteroides is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium nycteroides 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 nycteroides
Vaccinium nycteroides is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.
Vaccinium nycteroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium nycteroides?
Vaccinium nycteroides
What is the common name of Vaccinium nycteroides?
Nycteroides vaccinium
What is the family of Vaccinium nycteroides?
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