Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovatum
ID:
1049229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 174 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048567

Common Names

  • Obovatum Vaccinium
  • Obovatum Blueberry
  • Obovatum Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium obovatum (also called oval-leaved 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 obovatum is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife, as well as for making jams, jellies, and other preserves. It can also be used to make tea, which is said to have beneficial effects on the digestive system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium obovatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium obovatum is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Vaccinium obovatum

Vaccinium obovatum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

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