Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 101 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421294
Common Names
- Vaccinium Pipolyi
- Pipolyi Vaccinium
- Pipolyi Vac
Description
Vaccinium pipolyi (also called Pipoly's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to temperate regions of North America. It typically grows in moist, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium pipolyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium pipolyi has white petals and yellow anthers, and the seed is a small, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pipolyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Vaccinium pipolyi
Vaccinium pipolyi is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Vaccinium pipolyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pipolyi?
Vaccinium pipolyi
What type of plant is Vaccinium pipolyi?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Vaccinium pipolyi grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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