Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yatabei
ID:
422568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 141 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421900

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Yatabei
  • Yatabei Vaccinium
  • Yatabei Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium yatabei (also called Yatabe's Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It grows in moist habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium yatabei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium yatabei 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 yatabei 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 yatabei

Vaccinium yatabei can be found in Japan and Taiwan.

Vaccinium yatabei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium yatabei?

Vaccinium yatabei

What is the common name of Vaccinium yatabei?

Yatabe Blueberry

Where is Vaccinium yatabei native to?

Japan

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