Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
winitii
ID:
422582

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 39 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421914

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Winitii
  • Winitii Vaccinium
  • Winitii Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium winitii (also called Winit'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 winitii 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 winitii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium winitii 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 winitii

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

Vaccinium winitii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium winitii?

Vaccinium winitii

What is the common name of Vaccinium winitii?

Winitii Vaccinium

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium winitii?

It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands

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