Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
amoena
ID:
695732

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 340 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695065

Common Names

  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen
  • Creeping Snowberry

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Description

Gaultheria amoena (also called Amoena 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 amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria amoena 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 amoena is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers a cool climate and should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Gaultheria amoena

Gaultheria amoena is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gaultheria amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria amoena?

Gaultheria amoena

What is the common name of Gaultheria amoena?

Alpine wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria amoena?

Alpine meadows of Europe and Asia

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