Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
appressa
ID:
695743

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.Hill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 622 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695076

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

Gaultheria appressa (also called Appressed 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 appressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its fruits are edible. It can also be used to make a medicinal oil that can be used to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria appressa var. glabra A.W.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria appressa 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 appressa 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 appressa

Gaultheria appressa is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Gaultheria appressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria appressa?

Gaultheria appressa

What is the common name of Gaultheria appressa?

Mountain Box

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria appressa?

Mountain slopes in 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