Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versteegii
ID:
423115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 190 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422447

Common Names

  • Vaccinium versteegii
  • Versteegii Vaccinium
  • Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium versteegii (also called Versteeg's 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 versteegii is used as a food source for humans and animals, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium versteegii 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 versteegii

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

Vaccinium versteegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium versteegii?

Vaccinium versteegii

What is the common name of Vaccinium versteegii?

Versteeg's blueberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium versteegii?

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