Vaccinium saxatile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Pedraza
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 267 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750285
Common Names
- Vaccinium Saxatile
- Saxatile Vaccinium
- Rocky Mountain Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium saxatile (also called Mountain blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is found in the montane and submontane forests of North America. It is a shrub, with elliptic-obovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium saxatile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium saxatile is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium saxatile is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Vaccinium saxatile
Vaccinium saxatile is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.
Vaccinium saxatile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium saxatile?
Vaccinium saxatile
What is the common name of Vaccinium saxatile?
Dwarf Bilberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium saxatile?
Mountain forests of Europe
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
References
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.