Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 25: 10 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422467
Common Names
- Vaccinium sororium
- Sororium Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium sororium (also called Sororium, 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 sororium is used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium sororium is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium sororium can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Vaccinium sororium
Vaccinium sororium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium sororium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium sororium?
Vaccinium sororium
What is the common name of Vaccinium sororium?
Dwarf bilberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium sororium?
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