Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinatum
ID:
423119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 54 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422451

Common Names

  • Vaccinium turbinatum
  • Turbinatum Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium turbinatum (also called Turbinate 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 turbinatum is used as a food source for humans and animals, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium turbinatum is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium turbinatum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium turbinatum are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium turbinatum 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 turbinatum

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

Vaccinium turbinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium turbinatum?

Vaccinium turbinatum

What is the common name of Vaccinium turbinatum?

Turbinate blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium turbinatum?

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