Vaccinium tubiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12: 166 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422450
Common Names
- Vaccinium tubiflorum
- Tubiflorum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium tubiflorum (also called Tubular-flowered Vaccinium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium tubiflorum is used as a food source for humans and animals, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium tubiflorum is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium tubiflorum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium tubiflorum are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium tubiflorum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Vaccinium tubiflorum
Vaccinium tubiflorum is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Vaccinium tubiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium tubiflorum?
Vaccinium tubiflorum
What is the common name of Vaccinium tubiflorum?
Tubular blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium tubiflorum?
It is found in moist, acidic soils in open woodlands, bogs, and heaths
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.