Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torreyanum
ID:
423090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Camp

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 23: 177 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422422

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Torreyanum
  • Torreyanum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium torreyanum (also called Torrey'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 torreyanum 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 torreyanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium torreyanum is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Vaccinium torreyanum

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

Vaccinium torreyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium torreyanum?

Vaccinium torreyanum

What is the family of Vaccinium torreyanum?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Vaccinium torreyanum?

Torrey'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