Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zollingeri
ID:
422578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 1061 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421910

Common Names

  • Vaccinium Zollingeri
  • Zollingeri Vaccinium
  • Zollingeri Blueberry

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Description

Vaccinium zollingeri (also called Zollinger's 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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri

Vaccinium zollingeri is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Vaccinium zollingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium zollingeri?

Vaccinium zollingeri

What is the common name of Vaccinium zollingeri?

Zollinger's blueberry

What is the family of Vaccinium zollingeri?

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