Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
422678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46: 214 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422010

Common Names

  • Royle's Blueberry
  • Royle's Vaccinium
  • Roylei Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium roylei (also called Royle'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 roylei 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 roylei has white or pinkish flowers with a bell-shaped corolla, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium roylei is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.

Where to Find Vaccinium roylei

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

Vaccinium roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium roylei?

Vaccinium roylei

What type of plant is Vaccinium roylei?

A shrub

Where is Vaccinium roylei native to?

Himalayas

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