Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
422702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 36: n.º 30 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422034

Common Names

  • Reticulated Blueberry
  • Reticulated Vaccinium
  • Reticulatum Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium reticulatum (also called Red Huckleberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It typically grows up to 1–2 m in height and has small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It produces small, dark blue berries that are edible and sweet. It is found in moist forests, meadows, and open areas, and can also be found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium reticulatum 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

Vaccinium reticulatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium reticulatum is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Vaccinium reticulatum

Vaccinium reticulatum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Vaccinium reticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium reticulatum?

Vaccinium reticulatum

What is the common name of Vaccinium reticulatum?

Reticulatum vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium reticulatum?

Ericaceae

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