Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 134 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421919
Common Names
- Xerampelinum Vaccinium
- Xerampelinum Blueberry
- Xerampelinum Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium xerampelinum (also called Xerampelina 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 xerampelinum 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 xerampelinum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium xerampelinum 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 xerampelinum
Vaccinium xerampelinum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Vaccinium xerampelinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium xerampelinum?
Vaccinium xerampelinum
What is the common name of Vaccinium xerampelinum?
Xerampelinum Vaccinium
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium xerampelinum?
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