Epigaea gaultherioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Balansa) Takhj.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 10: 32 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668624
Common Names
- Gaultherioides Epigaea
- Epigaea gaultherioides
- Gaultheria-Like Trailing Arbutus
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- Orphanidesia gaultherioides Boiss. & Balansa [valid]
- Rhododendron gaultherioides Boiss. & Balansa [illegitimate]
- Rhododendron gaultherioides Boiss. [illegitimate]
Description
Epigaea gaultherioides (also called Trailing Arbutus, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to North America. It has a trailing habit and produces white, urn-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epigaea gaultherioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epigaea gaultherioides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are often tinged with pink. The flowers have five petals and are borne in clusters of two or three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epigaea gaultherioides is a small, evergreen shrub native to Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the rootball into several sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the divisions in well-draining soil and water thoroughly.
Where to Find Epigaea gaultherioides
Epigaea gaultherioides can be found in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.
Epigaea gaultherioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epigaea gaultherioides?
Epigaea gaultherioides
What is the common name of Epigaea gaultherioides?
Gaultheria procumbens
What is the habitat of Epigaea gaultherioides?
It is found in dry, sandy, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Epigaea genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Armen Takhtajan (1910-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takht.' in the authors string.