Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secundiflorum
ID:
1048459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 2: t. 134 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047797

Common Names

  • Secondary-Flowered Blueberry
  • Secondary-Flowered Bilberry
  • Secondary-Flowered Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium secundiflorum (also called Deerberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to North America. It is a slow-growing shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall, with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, scrub, and dry woods.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium secundiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium secundiflorum is a white or pink bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium secundiflorum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed tray. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Vaccinium secundiflorum

Vaccinium secundiflorum can be found in North America.

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