Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
695805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 84: t. 5034 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695138

Common Names

  • Gaultheria discolor
  • Discolor Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Discolor

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Synonyms

  • Diplycosia discolor (Nutt. ex Hook.) C.B.Clarke [valid]

Description

Gaultheria discolor (also called Discolored 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 discolor 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 discolor is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria discolor 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 discolor

Gaultheria discolor is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountain regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Gaultheria discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria discolor?

Gaultheria discolor

What type of plant is Gaultheria discolor?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Gaultheria discolor 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

References