Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wisselianum
ID:
422588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 47 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421920

Common Names

  • Wissel's Blueberry
  • Wisselian Vaccinium
  • Wissel's Vaccinium

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Description

Vaccinium wisselianum (also called Wissel'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 wisselianum 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

The flower of Vaccinium wisselianum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium wisselianum 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 wisselianum

Vaccinium wisselianum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Vaccinium wisselianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium wisselianum?

Vaccinium wisselianum

What is the common name of Vaccinium wisselianum?

Wisselianum Vaccinium

What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium wisselianum?

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