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mirtillo

Vaccinium myrtillus

Least Concern

About

The Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a species in the genus Vaccinium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus (mirtillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mirtillo

French myrtille commune

German Blaubeere, Heidelbeere

Portuguese arando

Similar Species in Vaccinium

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Not Evaluated

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mortiño

Vaccinium meridionale

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mortiño

Vaccinium floribundum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mirtillo?

The scientific name of mirtillo is Vaccinium myrtillus. It belongs to the genus Vaccinium.

What is the conservation status of mirtillo?

mirtillo (Vaccinium myrtillus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mirtillo live?

mirtillo is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does mirtillo belong to?

mirtillo (Vaccinium myrtillus) belongs to the genus Vaccinium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

Is mirtillo endangered?

No, mirtillo (Vaccinium myrtillus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mirtillo belong to?

mirtillo (Vaccinium myrtillus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of mirtillo?

The closest relatives of mirtillo in the genus Vaccinium include arándano americano, arándano americano, mortiño, mortiño, Madeiran blueberry.