Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
422669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 424 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422001

Common Names

  • Ridley's Blueberry
  • Vaccinium Ridleyi
  • Vaccinium Ridley's

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Description

Vaccinium ridleyi (also called Ridley's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and woodlands. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are small, round, and blue-black in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium ridleyi is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and wines. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium ridleyi 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 ridleyi is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Vaccinium ridleyi

Vaccinium ridleyi is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia, and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Vaccinium ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium ridleyi?

Vaccinium ridleyi

What is the common name of Vaccinium ridleyi?

Ridley's Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium ridleyi?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria

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