Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
depressa
ID:
695801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 267 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695134

Common Names

  • Gaultheria depressa
  • Depressa Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Depressa

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria antipoda depressa (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Gaultheria depressa novae-zelandiae D.A.Franklin [valid]

Description

Gaultheria depressa (also called Depressed Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and grows in moist, shady forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria depressa 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

Gaultheria depressa 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 depressa is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers a cool climate and should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Gaultheria depressa

Gaultheria depressa can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gaultheria depressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria depressa?

Gaultheria depressa

What is the common name of Gaultheria depressa?

Alpine Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria depressa native to?

Alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North 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