Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllum
ID:
421951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 294 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421283

Common Names

  • Vaccinium platyphyllum
  • Platyphyllum Vaccinium
  • Broad-leaved Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium platyphyllum (also called Broad-leaved 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 platyphyllum 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 platyphyllum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium platyphyllum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vaccinium platyphyllum

Vaccinium platyphyllum can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.

Vaccinium platyphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium platyphyllum?

Vaccinium platyphyllum

What type of plant is Vaccinium platyphyllum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Vaccinium platyphyllum 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