Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflorum
ID:
422644

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 117 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421976

Common Names

  • Deerberry
  • Farkleberry
  • Squaw Huckleberry

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Description

Vaccinium viridiflorum (also called Green-Flowered Blueberry, Green-Flowered Vaccinium, and Green-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, greenish-white flowers. The edible blue-black berries are tart and acidic.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium viridiflorum 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 viridiflorum 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 viridiflorum is a perennial shrub native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late winter or early spring and planted in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Vaccinium viridiflorum

Vaccinium viridiflorum is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Vaccinium viridiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium viridiflorum?

Vaccinium viridiflorum

What type of plant is Vaccinium viridiflorum?

A shrub

Where is Vaccinium viridiflorum native to?

Eastern North America

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