Vaccinium singularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.R.Salinas & Betancur
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 29: 53 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510576
Common Names
- Singular Lowbush Blueberry
- Singular Cranberry
- Singular Lowbush Cranberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium singularis (also called Chilean blueberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Chile. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium singularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium singularis is white-yellowish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium singularis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Vaccinium singularis
Vaccinium singularis is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.
Vaccinium singularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium singularis?
Vaccinium singularis
What is the common name of Vaccinium singularis?
Singular Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium singularis?
It is native to North America and grows in moist, acidic soils in open, sunny areas.
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
References
Julio Betancur (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betancur' in the authors string.
Nelson R. Salinas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.R.Salinas' in the authors string.