Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vicinum
ID:
422653

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Bicknell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 41: 425 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421985

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Vicinum
  • Vicinum Blueberry
  • Vicinum Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium vicinum (also called Common Blueberry, Common Vaccinium, and Common Bilberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium vicinum is used as a food source and for its antioxidant properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium vicinum is a small, white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium vicinum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Vaccinium vicinum

Vaccinium vicinum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Vaccinium vicinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium vicinum?

Vaccinium vicinum

What is the common name of Vaccinium vicinum?

Dwarf Bilberry

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium vicinum?

It is native to North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico

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