Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedraza & Luteyn
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 272 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750290
Common Names
- Vaccinium Youngii
- Young's Vaccinium
- Young's Blueberry
Description
Vaccinium youngii (also called Young's blueberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is found in the montane and submontane forests of North America. It is a shrub, with elliptic-obovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium youngii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium youngii is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium youngii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Vaccinium youngii
Vaccinium youngii is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.
Vaccinium youngii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium youngii?
Vaccinium youngii
What is the common name of Vaccinium youngii?
Young's Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium youngii?
Mountain forests of Peru
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