Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setipes
ID:
422688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 245 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422020

Common Names

  • Setipes Blueberry
  • Setipes Vaccinium
  • Setipes Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium setipes (also called Bristly Blueberry, Bristly Vaccinium, and Bristly Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western 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 setipes is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium setipes 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 setipes 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 setipes

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

Vaccinium setipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium setipes?

Vaccinium setipes

What type of plant is Vaccinium setipes?

A shrub

Where is Vaccinium setipes 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