Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 128 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421923
Common Names
- Parvibaccatum Vaccinium
- Parvibaccatum Blueberry
- Parvibaccatum Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium parvibaccatum (also called Small-berried 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 parvibaccatum 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
The flower of Vaccinium parvibaccatum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium parvibaccatum is a deciduous shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium parvibaccatum
Vaccinium parvibaccatum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Vaccinium parvibaccatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium parvibaccatum?
Vaccinium parvibaccatum
What is the common name of Vaccinium parvibaccatum?
Small-fruited Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium parvibaccatum?
Mountainous regions in western North America
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