Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
1278293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) hort. ex Dun

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 576 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277631

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Oblongifolium
  • Oblong-Leaved Blueberry
  • Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium oblongifolium (also called Lowbush Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium oblongifolium is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium oblongifolium has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium oblongifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Vaccinium oblongifolium

Vaccinium oblongifolium is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Vaccinium oblongifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium oblongifolium?

Vaccinium oblongifolium

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium oblongifolium?

It is native to the forests of the eastern United States.

What are the growth requirements of Vaccinium oblongifolium?

It prefers a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.

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