Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
695814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Reiche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 5: 82 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695147

Common Names

  • Gaultheria elegans
  • Himalayan Snowberry
  • Pipsissewa

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Description

Gaultheria elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria elegans has white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from the stem in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seeds are very small and require stratification to germinate. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria elegans 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 elegans

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

Gaultheria elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria elegans?

Gaultheria elegans

What type of plant is Gaultheria elegans?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria elegans 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