Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
dumicola
ID:
695812

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 106 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695145

Common Names

  • Gaultheria dumicola
  • Dumicola Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Dumicola

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Synonyms

  • Diplycosia alboglauca Merr. [valid]
  • Diplycosia pauciseta Merr. [valid]
  • Gaultheria dumicola dumicola [valid]

Description

Gaultheria dumicola (also called Bushy 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 dumicola 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 dumicola is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria dumicola 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 dumicola

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

Gaultheria dumicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria dumicola?

Gaultheria dumicola

What type of plant is Gaultheria dumicola?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria dumicola native to?

Mexico

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