Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. 2: 740, nomen (Quid ?). 1841
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421995
Common Names
- Vaccinium Salviifolium
- Salviifolium Blueberry
- Salviifolium Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium salviifolium (also called Sage-leaved 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 narrow and sage-like, 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 salviifolium 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 salviifolium 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 salviifolium 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 salviifolium
Vaccinium salviifolium is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia, and west to Minnesota and Texas.
Vaccinium salviifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium salviifolium?
Vaccinium salviifolium
What is the common name of Vaccinium salviifolium?
Sage-Leaved Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium salviifolium?
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