Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
695810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 319 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695143

Common Names

  • Gaultheria domingensis
  • Domingensis Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Domingensis

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Synonyms

  • Brossaea bracteata cordifolia (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Brossaea coccinea L. [valid]
  • Epigaea cordifolia Sw. [valid]
  • Gaultheria coccinea (L.) Urb. [valid]
  • Gaultheria cordifolia (Sw.) Raeusch. [valid]
  • Gaultheria sphagnicola Rich. [valid]
  • Gaultheria swartzii R.A.Howard [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria domingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its fruits are edible. It can also be used to make a medicinal oil that can be used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria domingensis 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 domingensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Gaultheria domingensis

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

Gaultheria domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria domingensis?

Gaultheria domingensis

What type of plant is Gaultheria domingensis?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Gaultheria domingensis 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