Vaccinium pilosiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 172 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421187
Common Names
- Pilosiflorum Vaccinium
- Pilosiflorum Blueberry
- Pilosiflorum Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium pilosiflorum (also called 'Hairy-flowered Vaccinium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to North America. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and other shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium pilosiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium pilosiflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vaccinium pilosiflorum: 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 pilosiflorum
Vaccinium pilosiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vaccinium pilosiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pilosiflorum?
Vaccinium pilosiflorum
What is the growth habit of Vaccinium pilosiflorum?
It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Vaccinium pilosiflorum?
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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.