Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
423137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Pflanzenk. Russ. Reiches 4: 56 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422469

Common Names

  • Vaccinium splendens
  • Splendens Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium splendens (also called Splendens, 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 splendens 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

The flower of Vaccinium splendens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium splendens 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 splendens

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

Vaccinium splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium splendens?

Vaccinium splendens

What is the common name of Vaccinium splendens?

Dwarf bilberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium splendens?

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