Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santanense
ID:
422690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 6: 213 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422022

Common Names

  • Santanense Blueberry
  • Santanense Vaccinium
  • Santanense Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium santanense (also called Santan Blueberry, Santan Vaccinium, and Santan Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium santanense is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium santanense 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 santanense is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Vaccinium santanense

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

Vaccinium santanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium santanense?

Vaccinium santanense

What is the common name of Vaccinium santanense?

Santanense vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium santanense?

Ericaceae

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