Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pensile
ID:
422719

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63(Suppl.): 55. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422051

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Pensile
  • Vaccinium
  • Pensile

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Description

Vaccinium pensile (also called Mountain Bilberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and edible red berries. It is native to the mountains of North America and Europe and typically grows in moist, acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium pensile is used as a food source for birds and small mammals, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium pensile is a white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium pensile is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.

Where to Find Vaccinium pensile

Vaccinium pensile can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Vaccinium pensile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pensile?

Vaccinium pensile

What is the common name of Vaccinium pensile?

Hanging blueberry

What is the habitat of Vaccinium pensile?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands in 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