Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Pap. Proc. & Rep. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1875: 163 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421912
Common Names
- Vaccinium Whitmeei
- Whitmeei Vaccinium
- Whitmeei Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium whitmeei (also called Whitmee's blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It grows in moist habitats such as forests, meadows, and stream banks, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 m.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium whitmeei is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium whitmeei has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium whitmeei is a deciduous shrub that grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium whitmeei
Vaccinium whitmeei is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Vaccinium whitmeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium whitmeei?
Vaccinium whitmeei
What is the common name of Vaccinium whitmeei?
Whitmee's blueberry
What is the family of Vaccinium whitmeei?
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