Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Symb. Orient.-Asiat. 82 (1930).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421902
Common Names
- Vaccinium Yesoense
- Yesoense Vaccinium
- Yesoense Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium yesoense (also called Yeso 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 yesoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vaccinium yesoense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium yesoense 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 yesoense
Vaccinium yesoense can be found in Japan.
Vaccinium yesoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium yesoense?
Vaccinium yesoense
What is the common name of Vaccinium yesoense?
Yeso blueberry
What is the family of Vaccinium yesoense?
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