Vaccinium saxicolum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Chun ex Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71(4): 439–440 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048531
Common Names
- Vaccinium
- Vaccinium Heath
- Saxicolum Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium saxicolum (also called rock blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is typically found in rocky, open areas such as cliffs, ledges, and mountain slopes. It grows to a height of about 1-2 meters and has oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium saxicolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruit is used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium saxicolum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium saxicolum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Provide adequate drainage and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a sunny location.
Where to Find Vaccinium saxicolum
Vaccinium saxicolum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, and Yunnan.
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.