Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 40: 481 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422473
Common Names
- Vaccinium shikokianum
- Shikokianum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium shikokianum (also called Shikokianum, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to North America, and is found in temperate and boreal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium shikokianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and pies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium shikokianum are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium shikokianum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to shape and control size.
Where to Find Vaccinium shikokianum
Vaccinium shikokianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium shikokianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium shikokianum?
Vaccinium shikokianum
What is the common name of Vaccinium shikokianum?
Dwarf bilberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium shikokianum?
Dry, sandy, acidic soils in open woods and heaths
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