Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thibautii
ID:
423101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora xv. (1866) 357; et in Ind. Sem. Hort. Petrop. 1866 (1867) 96.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422433

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Thibautii
  • Thibautii Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium thibautii (also called Thibaut'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 thibautii 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 thibautii is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium thibautii is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium thibautii are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium thibautii 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 thibautii

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

Vaccinium thibautii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium thibautii?

Vaccinium thibautii

What is the family of Vaccinium thibautii?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium thibautii?

Thibaut'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