Vaccinium piroliflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 115 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421238
Common Names
- Vaccinium piroliflorum
- Piroliflorum Vaccinium
- Piroli Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium piroliflorum (also called Pirola-flowered Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers acidic soils and is often found in coastal regions and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium piroliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium piroliflorum has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium piroliflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Vaccinium piroliflorum
Vaccinium piroliflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vaccinium piroliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium piroliflorum?
Vaccinium piroliflorum
What is the common name of Vaccinium piroliflorum?
Pirol-flowered Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium piroliflorum?
It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams in the Himalayas, India, and China
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.