Vaccinium pilosilobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 213 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421188
Common Names
- Pilosilobum Vaccinium
- Pilosilobum Blueberry
- Pilosilobum Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium pilosilobum (also called 'Hairy-lobed 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 pilosilobum is used as an ornamental plant and can be used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium pilosilobum 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 pilosilobum: 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 pilosilobum
Vaccinium pilosilobum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vaccinium pilosilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pilosilobum?
Vaccinium pilosilobum
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium pilosilobum?
It is native to China and Japan.
What is the size of Vaccinium pilosilobum?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 6 feet tall.
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.