Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrigidum
ID:
421850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1094 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421182

Common Names

  • Perrigidum Vaccinium
  • Perrigidum Blueberry
  • Perrigidum Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium perrigidum (also called Perrigid Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium perrigidum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium perrigidum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Vaccinium perrigidum: This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Vaccinium perrigidum

Vaccinium perrigidum is native to the Himalayas.

Vaccinium perrigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium perrigidum?

Vaccinium perrigidum

What is the growth habit of Vaccinium perrigidum?

It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

What is the flowering season of Vaccinium perrigidum?

It flowers from April to May.

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