Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selerianum
ID:
422683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loes.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 116 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422015

Common Names

  • Selerian Blueberry
  • Selerian Vaccinium
  • Selerianum Blueberry

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium hondurense A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Vaccinium quicheanum Lundell [valid]

Description

Vaccinium selerianum (also called Seler's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and woodlands. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are small, round, and blue-black in color.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium selerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium selerianum 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 selerianum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.

Where to Find Vaccinium selerianum

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

Vaccinium selerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium selerianum?

Vaccinium selerianum

What type of plant is Vaccinium selerianum?

A shrub

Where is Vaccinium selerianum native to?

Mexico

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