Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tescorum
ID:
423103

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Fourn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. Compl. Plaine Franc. 319 (1928), hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422435

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Tescorum
  • Tescorum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium tescorum (also called Tesco's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium tescorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium tescorum is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium tescorum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium tescorum are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium tescorum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to shape and control size.

Where to Find Vaccinium tescorum

Vaccinium tescorum is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Vaccinium tescorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium tescorum?

Vaccinium tescorum

What is the family of Vaccinium tescorum?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium tescorum?

Tesc's Vaccinium

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