Status:
valid
Authors:
Dombey ex Dunal
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(2): 563. 1839 [late Dec 1839]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422420
Common Names
- Vaccinium Trinerve
- Trinerve Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium trinerve (also called Three-veined 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 trinerve 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 trinerve 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium trinerve is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. 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 trinerve
Vaccinium trinerve is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Vaccinium trinerve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium trinerve?
Vaccinium trinerve
What is the family of Vaccinium trinerve?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Vaccinium trinerve?
Three-veined 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