Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubroviolaceum
ID:
422674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 106 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422006

Common Names

  • Purple Blueberry
  • Violet Blueberry
  • Violet-colored Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium rubroviolaceum (also called Red-violet 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 red-violet in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium rubroviolaceum 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 rubroviolaceum 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 rubroviolaceum 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 rubroviolaceum

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

Vaccinium rubroviolaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium rubroviolaceum?

Vaccinium rubroviolaceum

What is the common name of Vaccinium rubroviolaceum?

Violet-Red Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium rubroviolaceum?

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