Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
695721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 126 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695054

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Alpine Wintergreen
  • Mountain Box

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Synonyms

  • Arbutus nitida (Benth.) Jacob-Makoy [valid]
  • Brossaea acuminata (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Brossaea nitida (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Brossaea ovata (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaultheria acuminata lancifolia Schltdl. [valid]
  • Gaultheria acuminata nitida (Benth.) Camp [valid]
  • Gaultheria acuminata rekoi Camp ex R.E.Schult. [valid]
  • Gaultheria chiapensis Camp [valid]
  • Gaultheria laevigata M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Gaultheria nelsonii Small [valid]
  • Gaultheria nitida Benth. [valid]
  • Gaultheria ovata DC. [valid]
  • Gaultheria pringlei Camp [valid]

Description

Gaultheria acuminata (also called Acuminate Gaultheria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to North America and is found in moist, acidic habitats. The plant has a shrub-like habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria acuminata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive flowers and is drought tolerant, making it ideal for areas with low rainfall. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to create a beautiful landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria acuminata has small, white bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria acuminata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C). It needs regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Gaultheria acuminata

Gaultheria acuminata is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gaultheria acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria acuminata?

Gaultheria acuminata

What type of plant is Gaultheria acuminata?

It is a perennial evergreen shrub

Where does Gaultheria acuminata grow?

It is native to the Himalayas

Species in the Gaultheria genus

Gaultheria abbreviata, Gaultheria acroleia, Gaultheria acuminata, Gaultheria adenothrix, Gaultheria akaensis, Gaultheria alnifolia, Gaultheria amoena, Gaultheria anastomosans, Gaultheria angustifolia, Gaultheria antarctica, Gaultheria antipoda, Gaultheria appressa, Gaultheria arfakana, Gaultheria atjehensis, Gaultheria barbulata, Gaultheria berberidifolia, Gaultheria blumei, Gaultheria bolivari, Gaultheria borneensis, Gaultheria bracteata, Gaultheria bradeana, Gaultheria brevistipes, Gaultheria buxifolia, Gaultheria caespitosa, Gaultheria calyculata, Gaultheria caparoensis, Gaultheria celebica, Gaultheria chiriquensis, Gaultheria codonantha, Gaultheria colensoi, Gaultheria congesta, Gaultheria cordata, Gaultheria corvensis, Gaultheria crassa, Gaultheria cuneata, Gaultheria depressa, Gaultheria dialypetala, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria domingensis, Gaultheria dumicola, Gaultheria elegans, Gaultheria erecta, Gaultheria eriophylla, Gaultheria floribunda, Gaultheria foliolosa, Gaultheria formosa, Gaultheria fragrantissima, Gaultheria glaucifolia, Gaultheria glaziovii,

Species in the Ericaceae family