Vaccinium pauciflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.R.Fletcher
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 37 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421928
Common Names
- Pauciflorum Vaccinium
- Pauciflorum Blueberry
- Pauciflorum Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium pauciflorum (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflorum 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 pauciflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pauciflorum 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 pauciflorum
Vaccinium pauciflorum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Vaccinium pauciflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pauciflorum?
Vaccinium pauciflorum
What is the common name of Vaccinium pauciflorum?
Few-flowered Blueberry
Where is Vaccinium pauciflorum found?
Vaccinium pauciflorum 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
References
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.