Vaccinium villosiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 171 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421982
Common Names
- Fuzzy Blueberry
- Vaccinium Villosiflorum
- Woolly Blueberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium villosiflorum (also called Hairy-Flowered Blueberry, Hairy-Flowered Vaccinium, and Hairy-Flowered 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 with hairy petals. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium villosiflorum 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 villosiflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium villosiflorum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.
Where to Find Vaccinium villosiflorum
Vaccinium villosiflorum can be found in the southeastern United States.
Vaccinium villosiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium villosiflorum?
Vaccinium villosiflorum
What type of plant is Vaccinium villosiflorum?
A shrub
Where is Vaccinium villosiflorum native to?
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
References
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.