Vaccinium spiculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 9: 393 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048534
Common Names
- Dwarf bilberry
- Alpine bilberry
- Spike bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium spiculatum (also called bog blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It is typically found in wet, open areas such as bogs, meadows, and mountain slopes. It grows to a height of about 1-2 meters and has oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium spiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium spiculatum is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, dark green leaves.
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Vaccinium spiculatum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Provide adequate drainage and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a sunny location.
Where to Find Vaccinium spiculatum
Vaccinium spiculatum can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
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
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Rhui Cheng Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Fang' in the authors string.