Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
codonantha
ID:
695782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3207 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695115

Common Names

  • Gaultheria codonantha
  • Codonantha Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Codonantha

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Description

Gaultheria codonantha (also called Codonantha 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 codonantha 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 codonantha 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 codonantha 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 codonantha

Gaultheria codonantha is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gaultheria codonantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria codonantha?

Gaultheria codonantha

What type of plant is Gaultheria codonantha?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Gaultheria codonantha grow?

Mountainous regions of South America

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