Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
422693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 37 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422025

Common Names

  • Scabrous Blueberry
  • Scabrous Vaccinium
  • Scabrum Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium scabrum (also called Rough Blueberry, Rough Vaccinium, and Rough Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to eastern 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 scabrum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium scabrum 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 scabrum 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 scabrum

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

Vaccinium scabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium scabrum?

Vaccinium scabrum

What is the common name of Vaccinium scabrum?

Scabrum vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium scabrum?

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