Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvaticum
ID:
423159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 1095 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422491

Common Names

  • Woodland Blueberry
  • Woodland Vaccinium
  • Woodland Bilberry

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Description

Vaccinium sylvaticum (also called Woodland Blueberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in open woodlands and thickets, and is typically found in moist soils. It grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters and has small, white flowers and blue-black berries.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium sylvaticum 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

Vaccinium sylvaticum has small, white flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium sylvaticum is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be fresh and sown immediately after collection.

Where to Find Vaccinium sylvaticum

Vaccinium sylvaticum is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Vaccinium sylvaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium sylvaticum?

Vaccinium sylvaticum

What is the common name of Vaccinium sylvaticum?

Woodland Blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium sylvaticum?

Woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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