Vaccinium pensylvanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 3 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422052
Common Names
- Vaccinium Pensylvanicum
- Vaccinium
- Pensylvanicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium pensylvanicum (also called Lowbush Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woods, bogs, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium pensylvanicum 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 pensylvanicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pensylvanicum 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 pensylvanicum
Vaccinium pensylvanicum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Vaccinium pensylvanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pensylvanicum?
Vaccinium pensylvanicum
What is the common name of Vaccinium pensylvanicum?
Pennsylvania blueberry
What is the habitat of Vaccinium pensylvanicum?
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
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.