Vaccinium piliferum
| Vaccinium piliferum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Vaccinium |
| Species: | V. piliferum |
| Binomial name | |
| Vaccinium piliferum (Hook.f. ex C.B.Clarke) Sleumer[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Vaccinium piliferum is a species of blueberry in the heath family, Ericaceae. The plant is endemic to the Eastern Himalayas and was originally described in the 19th century.[3]
Description
The species is known for its small blue fruits and montane forest habitat.[4] In 2025, it was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh, India, after not being recorded for about 188 years.[5]
References
- ↑ de Kok, R. (2024). "Vaccinium piliferum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T224109482A224134702. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T224109482A224134702.en. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Vaccinium piliferum (Hook.fil. ex C.B.Clarke) Sleumer". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vaccinium piliferum". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ Yadav, Aakanksha (2026-05-28). "Himalayan Blueberry Rediscovered After 188 Years in Arunachal Pradesh". The CSR Journal. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ PTI (2026-05-26). "Rare blueberry species rediscovered in Arunachal after 188 years". ThePrint. Retrieved 2026-05-26.