Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 313 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422077
Common Names
- Vaccinium Pubicarpum
- Vaccinium
- Pubicarpum
Description
Vaccinium pubicarpum (also called Pubescent 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 pubicarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium pubicarpum is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium pubicarpum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium pubicarpum
Vaccinium pubicarpum can be found in the wild in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, as well as in Mexico.
Vaccinium pubicarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium pubicarpum?
Vaccinium pubicarpum
What is the common name of Vaccinium pubicarpum?
Pubescent Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium pubicarpum?
Mountainous regions in western 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