Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
antarctica
ID:
695736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : t. 116 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695069

Common Names

  • Alpine Wintergreen
  • Mountain Box
  • Creeping Snowberry

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria antarctica 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

The flower of Gaultheria antarctica is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria antarctica is a low-growing evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The flowers are white, bell-shaped, and borne in clusters. The fruit is a red berry. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Gaultheria antarctica

Gaultheria antarctica is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gaultheria antarctica FAQ

What is the common name of Gaultheria antarctica?

Antarctic Wintergreen

What is the scientific name of Antarctic Wintergreen?

Gaultheria antarctica

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria antarctica?

Tropical forests of Antarctica

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