Vaccinium spathulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Camp & A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 187 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422465
Common Names
- Vaccinium spathulatum
- Spathulatum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium spathulatum (also called Spathulatum, 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 spathulatum 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 spathulatum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium spathulatum 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 spathulatum
Vaccinium spathulatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium spathulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium spathulatum?
Vaccinium spathulatum
What is the common name of Vaccinium spathulatum?
Coastal blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium spathulatum?
Open woods, bogs, and coastal 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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Wendell Holmes Camp (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camp' in the authors string.