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arctostaphylos

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Vaccinium arctostaphylos L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 351. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (28).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (23).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (38).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (41).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (41).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (40).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (40).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (24).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (21).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (44).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (44).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (36).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (36).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (31).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (30).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (27).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (39).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (29).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (46).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (46).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (45).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (45).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (32).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (35).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (35).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (42).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (42).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (22).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (33).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (47).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (47).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (25).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (37).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (43).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (43).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (26).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (34).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12479--Georgia (Caucasus). Kolkheti Region. Kolkheti Peatlands. Ispani 2. 10 Jun 2014. DSC08367 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (331).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (331).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (339).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (339).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (334).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (334).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (338).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (338).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (337).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (337).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (340).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (340).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (342).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (342).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (332).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (332).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (333).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (333).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (335).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (335).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 10(333).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 10(333).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (343).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (343).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (336).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (336).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (341).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (341).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (330).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (330).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 11(341).JPG

Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Davidson, C 12498--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 11(341).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Endemic to Madeira (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12498

June 11, 2014

Location

Georgia, Adjara, Keda

41.543417, 42.023389

Location Remarks

Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda. 941 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Nino Memiadze, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Kikodze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 2-3 m.

Davidson, C 12479

June 10, 2014

Location

Georgia, Adjara, Kobuleti

41.864972, 41.792861

Location Remarks

Kolkheti Wetlands, near Kobuleti. Kolkheti Peatlands and percolation bog, Ispani 2. Ca. -4 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, David Kikodze, Shalva Sikharulidze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 1 m.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Specific Epithet

arctostaphylos

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.0

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#205,697 of 335,497

Top 62%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →