Vaccinium tiariforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 115 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422416
Common Names
- Vaccinium Tiariforme
- Tiariforme Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium tiariforme (also called Dwarf Bilberry, 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 tiariforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vaccinium tiariforme are small, white, and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium tiariforme can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vaccinium tiariforme
Vaccinium tiariforme can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Vaccinium tiariforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium tiariforme?
Vaccinium tiariforme
What is the family of Vaccinium tiariforme?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium tiariforme?
Tiara 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
References
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.