Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sieboldii
ID:
423145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 29 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422477

Common Names

  • Vaccinium sieboldii
  • Sieboldii Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium sieboldii (also called Sieboldii, 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 sieboldii 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

Vaccinium sieboldii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium sieboldii 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 sieboldii

Vaccinium sieboldii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Vaccinium sieboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium sieboldii?

Vaccinium sieboldii

What is the common name of Vaccinium sieboldii?

Dwarf bilberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium sieboldii?

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