Vaccinium oreogenes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 12: 227 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421968
Common Names
- Oreogenes Vaccinium
- Oreogenes Blueberry
- Oreogenes Vaccinium
Searching for Vaccinium oreogenes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium oreogenes (also called Sierra Blueberry, Sierra Bilberry, and Sierra Vaccinium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium oreogenes is used as a food source and for its antioxidant properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium oreogenes is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Vaccinium oreogenes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium oreogenes is a perennial shrub native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late winter or early spring and planted in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Vaccinium oreogenes
Vaccinium oreogenes is native to the island of Hokkaido in Japan.
Vaccinium oreogenes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium oreogenes?
Vaccinium oreogenes
What is the common name of Vaccinium oreogenes?
Oreogenes vaccinium
What is the family of Vaccinium oreogenes?
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
References
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.