Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 30 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422443
Common Names
- Vaccinium urnigerum
- Urnigerum Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium urnigerum (also called Urn-bearing 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 urnigerum is used as a food source for humans and animals, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium urnigerum is a small, bell-shaped white or pink flower. The seed of Vaccinium urnigerum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Vaccinium urnigerum are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium urnigerum 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 urnigerum
Vaccinium urnigerum is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.
Vaccinium urnigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium urnigerum?
Vaccinium urnigerum
What is the common name of Vaccinium urnigerum?
Urn-bearing blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium urnigerum?
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