Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 883 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421934
Common Names
- Pachycardium Vaccinium
- Pachycardium Blueberry
- Pachycardium Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium pachycardium (also called Thick-leaved 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 pachycardium 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium pachycardium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pachycardium 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 pachycardium
Vaccinium pachycardium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Vaccinium pachycardium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pachycardium?
Vaccinium pachycardium
What is the common name of Vaccinium pachycardium?
Thick-leaved Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium pachycardium found?
Vaccinium pachycardium is found in the southeastern United States.
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