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myrtille commune

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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus (myrtille commune)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mirtillo

French myrtille commune

German Blaubeere, Heidelbeere

Portuguese arando

Similar Species in Vaccinium

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airelle à feuilles ovées

Vaccinium ovalifolium

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Near Threatened

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bleuet à feuilles étroites

Vaccinium angustifolium

bleuet fausse-myrtille

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of myrtille commune?

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

What is the conservation status of myrtille commune?

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

Where does myrtille commune live?

myrtille commune 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 myrtille commune belong to?

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

Is myrtille commune endangered?

No, myrtille commune (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 myrtille commune belong to?

myrtille commune (Vaccinium myrtillus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of myrtille commune?

The closest relatives of myrtille commune in the genus Vaccinium include airelle à feuilles ovées, airelle gazonnante, airelle pâle, airelle rouge, bleuet à feuilles étroites.