Vaccinium symplocifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don ex G.Don) Alston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 176 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422492
Common Names
- Large-leaved Vaccinium
- Large-leaved Blueberry
- Large-leaved Bilberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium symplocifolium (also called Symplocifolium 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 symplocifolium 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 symplocifolium 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium symplocifolium 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 symplocifolium
Vaccinium symplocifolium is native to temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Vaccinium symplocifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium symplocifolium?
Vaccinium symplocifolium
What is the common name of Vaccinium symplocifolium?
Mountain Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium symplocifolium?
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
References
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.