Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycoccos
ID:
422600

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 351 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421932

Common Names

  • Oxycoccos Vaccinium
  • Oxycoccos Blueberry
  • Oxycoccos Vaccinium

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Synonyms

  • Oxycoccus gigas Hagerup [valid]
  • Oxycoccus europaeus Pers. [valid]
  • Oxycoccus palustris Pers. [valid]
  • Oxycoccus quadripetalus Schinz & Thell. [valid]
  • Oxycoca vulgaris Raf. [valid]
  • Schollera paludosa Baumg. [valid]
  • Schollera palustris (Pers.) Steud. [valid]
  • Schollera oxycoccus (L.) Britten [valid]
  • Schollera oxycoccos (L.) Roth [valid]
  • Schollera europaea (Pers.) Steud. [valid]
  • Vaccinium oxycoccos oxycoccos [valid]
  • Oxycoccus quadripetalus Gilib. [valid]
  • Vaccinium oxycoccos intermedium A.Gray [valid]
  • Oxycoccus ovalifolius (Michx.) A.E.Porsild [valid]
  • Vaccinium oxycoccos oxycoccos [valid]
  • Oxycoccus vulgaris Hill [valid]
  • Oxycoccus oxycoccos (L.) MacMill. [valid]
  • Oxycoccus intermedius (A.Gray) (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]

Description

Vaccinium oxycoccos (also called Common Cranberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium oxycoccos is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccinium oxycoccos sub. microphyllum (Lange) Feilberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium oxycoccos has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium oxycoccos 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 oxycoccos

Vaccinium oxycoccos can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Vaccinium oxycoccos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium oxycoccos?

Vaccinium oxycoccos

What is the common name of Vaccinium oxycoccos?

Cranberry

Where is Vaccinium oxycoccos found?

Vaccinium oxycoccos is found in the northern United States and Canada.

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