Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakushimense
ID:
422571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 22 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421903

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Yakushimense
  • Yakushimense Vaccinium
  • Yakushimense Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium yakushimense (also called Yakushima 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 yakushimense 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 yakushimense 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 yakushimense is a perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the shrub can tolerate some drought. It can be pruned back to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Vaccinium yakushimense

Vaccinium yakushimense can be found in Japan.

Vaccinium yakushimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium yakushimense?

Vaccinium yakushimense

What is the common name of Vaccinium yakushimense?

Yakushima blueberry

What is the family of Vaccinium yakushimense?

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