Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
caparoensis
ID:
695771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade ex Sleum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 75: 448 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695104

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

Gaultheria caparoensis (also called Caparo mountain heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and white berries. It is native to the mountains of Venezuela and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria caparoensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has edible fruits and leaves which can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria caparoensis 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 caparoensis 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 caparoensis

Gaultheria caparoensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in the states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

Gaultheria caparoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria caparoensis?

Gaultheria caparoensis

What is the common name of Gaultheria caparoensis?

Caparo Mountain Box

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria caparoensis?

Mountain slopes in the Caparo Mountains

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