Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitis-idaea
ID:
422634

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 351 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421966

Common Names

  • Vitis-Idaea Vaccinium
  • Vitis-Idaea Blueberry
  • Vitis-Idaea Vaccinium

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Synonyms

  • Vitis-idaea vitis-idaea (L.) Britton [invalid]
  • Vitis-idaea punctifolia A.Gray [valid]
  • Vitis-idaea punctata Moench [valid]
  • Myrtillus exigua Bubani [valid]
  • Rhodococcum vitis-idaea (L.) Avrorin [valid]
  • Rhodococcum vitis-idaea Avrorin [valid]
  • Vaccinium jesoense Miq. [valid]
  • Vaccinium buxifolium Gilib. [invalid]

Description

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (also called Lingonberry, Cowberry, Foxberry, Mountain Cranberry, Partridgeberry, Redberry, and Wild Cranberry, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to northern Europe, northern Asia, and North America. It typically grows in acidic soils in bogs, heaths, and mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, pinkish-white flowers. The edible red berries are tart and acidic.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium vitis-idaea is used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, and wines. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium vitis-idaea is a small, white bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 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 vitis-idaea

Vaccinium vitis-idaea is native to the island of Hokkaido in Japan.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium vitis-idaea?

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

What is the common name of Vaccinium vitis-idaea?

Vitis-idaea vaccinium

What is the family of Vaccinium vitis-idaea?

Ericaceae

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