Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvulifolium
ID:
422594

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 20 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421926

Common Names

  • Parvulifolium Vaccinium
  • Parvulifolium Blueberry
  • Parvulifolium Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium parvulifolium (also called Small-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 parvulifolium 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 parvulifolium 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 parvulifolium 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 parvulifolium

Vaccinium parvulifolium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Vaccinium parvulifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium parvulifolium?

Vaccinium parvulifolium

What is the common name of Vaccinium parvulifolium?

Small-leaved Blueberry

Where is Vaccinium parvulifolium found?

Vaccinium parvulifolium 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