Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 77: t. 4612 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421998
Common Names
- Rollison's Blueberry
- Vaccinium Rollisonii
- Vaccinium Rollison's
Description
Vaccinium rollisonii (also called Rollison'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 rollisonii is used as a food source and for its antioxidant properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium rollisonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium rollisonii 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 rollisonii
Vaccinium rollisonii is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Vaccinium rollisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium rollisonii?
Vaccinium rollisonii
What is the common name of Vaccinium rollisonii?
Rollison's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium rollisonii?
It is native to North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico
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