Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
695763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 422 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695096

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

Gaultheria buxifolia (also called box-leaved heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and white berries. It is native to the mountains of the western United States and Canada and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria buxifolia 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 buxifolia var. elassantha (A.C.Sm.) Luteyn
Gaultheria buxifolia var. secunda (J.Rémy) Luteyn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria buxifolia has small, white flowers with five petals, each with a single stamen. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria buxifolia 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 buxifolia

Gaultheria buxifolia is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam and Meghalaya.

Gaultheria buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria buxifolia?

Gaultheria buxifolia

What is the common name of Gaultheria buxifolia?

Box-leaved Mountain Box

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria buxifolia?

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