Vaccinium piceifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 92 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421185
Common Names
- Piceifolium Vaccinium
- Piceifolium Blueberry
- Piceifolium Bilberry
Searching for Vaccinium piceifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium piceifolium (also called Piceifolium 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 piceifolium is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium piceifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Searching for Vaccinium piceifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vaccinium piceifolium: 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 piceifolium
Vaccinium piceifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vaccinium piceifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium piceifolium?
Vaccinium piceifolium
What is the growth habit of Vaccinium piceifolium?
It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Vaccinium piceifolium?
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
References
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.