Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubeum
ID:
422661

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Fourn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. Compl. Plaine Franc. 319 (1928), hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421993

Common Names

  • Rubeum Blueberry
  • Vaccinium Rubeum
  • Vaccinium Rube

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Description

Vaccinium rubeum (also called Redberry, 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 red in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium rubeum 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 rubeum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium rubeum 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 rubeum

Vaccinium rubeum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Vaccinium rubeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium rubeum?

Vaccinium rubeum

What is the common name of Vaccinium rubeum?

Rube's Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium rubeum?

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