Vaccinium meridionale
Andean Blueberry, Colombian Blueberry
Other regional names: Jamaican Bilberry
- Jamaican Bilberry
Also known as: Metagonia meridionalis (Sw.) Nutt. +3 more
- Metagonia meridionalis (Sw.) Nutt.
- Vaccinium caracasanum f. acuminatum Kuntze
- Vaccinium caracasanum f. lanceolatum Kuntze
- Vaccinium caracasanum f. subellipticum Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Vaccinium meridionale (commonly known as Andean blueberry or Colombian blueberry) is a shrub or tree within the Ericaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jamaica