Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daphniphyllum
ID:
423721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 181 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423053



Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum Vaccinium
  • Daphniphyllum Blueberry
  • Daphniphyllum Bilberry


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Description

Vaccinium daphniphyllum (also called laurel-leaf blueberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to western North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. The shrub is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, bogs, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccinium daphniphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked and are high in Vitamin C.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vaccinium daphniphyllum has small, bell-shaped, white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccinium daphniphyllum is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is propagated through seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they develop roots.

Where to Find Vaccinium daphniphyllum

Vaccinium daphniphyllum is found in moist woodlands and thickets in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Vaccinium daphniphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccinium daphniphyllum?

Vaccinium daphniphyllum

What is the common name of Vaccinium daphniphyllum?

Daphniphyllum Blueberry

Where is Vaccinium daphniphyllum found?

China

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