Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 4: 168 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695137
Common Names
- Gaultheria dialypetala
- Dialypetala Gaultheria
- Gaultheria Dialypetala
Description
Gaultheria dialypetala (also called Two-lobed 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 two-lobed leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Gaultheria dialypetala 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 dialypetala 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria dialypetala 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 dialypetala
Gaultheria dialypetala is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountain regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Gaultheria dialypetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria dialypetala?
Gaultheria dialypetala
What type of plant is Gaultheria dialypetala?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Gaultheria dialypetala 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