Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
calyculata
ID:
695769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 93 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695102

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

Gaultheria calyculata (also called cup-shaped 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 calyculata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria calyculata is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria calyculata 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 calyculata

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

Gaultheria calyculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria calyculata?

Gaultheria calyculata

What is the common name of Gaultheria calyculata?

Calyculate Mountain Box

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria calyculata?

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