Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varingiifolium
ID:
423107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 1061 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422439

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Varingiifolium
  • Varingiifolium Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium erythrinum Hook. [valid]
  • Thibaudia varingiifolia Blume [valid]
  • Agapetes varingiifolia (Blume) G.Don [valid]
  • Diplycosia erythrina (Hook.) King & Gamble [valid]
  • Epigynium varingiifolium (Blume) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Vaccinium varingiaefolium (Blume) Miq. [illegitimate]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium varingiifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to shape and control size.

Where to Find Vaccinium varingiifolium

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

Vaccinium varingiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium varingiifolium?

Vaccinium varingiifolium

What is the common name of Vaccinium varingiifolium?

Varingi's blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium varingiifolium?

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