Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
423597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 9: t. 892 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422929



Common Names

  • Coriaceum Vaccinium
  • Coriaceum Blueberry
  • Coriaceum Huckleberry


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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium stapfianum Sleumer [valid]

Description

Vaccinium coriaceum (also called Leatherleaf Blueberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It grows in acidic soils in open woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium coriaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It also has medicinal uses, including as a treatment for coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccinium coriaceum var. coriaceum
Vaccinium coriaceum var. hirsuticaylx Argent
Vaccinium coriaceum var. minus (Sleumer) Argent
Vaccinium coriaceum var. stapfianum (Sleumer) Argent

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccinium coriaceum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium coriaceum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Vaccinium coriaceum

Vaccinium coriaceum is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open forests and meadows, often in rocky or gravelly soils.

Vaccinium coriaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium coriaceum?

Vaccinium coriaceum

What is the common name of Vaccinium coriaceum?

Leatherleaf cranberry

Where is Vaccinium coriaceum found?

Vaccinium coriaceum is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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