Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeces
ID:
422727

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 66: 483 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422059

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Praeces
  • Vaccinium
  • Praeces

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Description

Vaccinium praeces (also called Early Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist, acidic soils in open woods, bogs, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium praeces is used as a food source for birds and small mammals, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium praeces is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium praeces is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Vaccinium praeces

Vaccinium praeces is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Vaccinium praeces FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium praeces?

Vaccinium praeces

What is the common name of Vaccinium praeces?

Early blueberry

What is the habitat of Vaccinium praeces?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands in North 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