Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
antipoda
ID:
695738

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 34 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695071

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria antipoda 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 antipoda 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 antipoda is a low-growing evergreen shrub, typically growing to 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Gaultheria antipoda

Gaultheria antipoda is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and the South Island.

Gaultheria antipoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria antipoda?

Gaultheria antipoda

What type of plant is Gaultheria antipoda?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria antipoda native to?

New Zealand

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