Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
celebica
ID:
695774

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 404 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695107

Common Names

  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Mountain Box
  • Alpine Wintergreen

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Description

Gaultheria celebica (also called Celebes 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 Sulawesi and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria celebica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria celebica 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 celebica 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 celebica

Gaultheria celebica is native to Indonesia and can be found in the provinces of Sulawesi and Maluku.

Gaultheria celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria celebica?

Gaultheria celebica

What type of plant is Gaultheria celebica?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria celebica native to?

Indonesia

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