Gaultheria erecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
695819
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vent.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nouv. : t. 5 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695152
Common Names
- Gaultheria erecta
- Creeping Wintergreen
- Pipsissewa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Brossaea bracteata odorata Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea erecta (Vent.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea formosa (Remy) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea hirtiflora (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea loxensis (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea odorata Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea roraimae (Klotzsch ex Meisn.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea scabra (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea trichocalycina (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
- Brossaea vestita (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Gaultheria antioquiensis A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria apiculata Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria coccinea Kunth [valid]
- Gaultheria conzattii Camp [valid]
- Gaultheria conzattii mijorum Camp [valid]
- Gaultheria cordata M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
- Gaultheria cordifolia Kunth [valid]
- Gaultheria cordifrons Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria costaricensis (Donn.Sm.) Small [valid]
- Gaultheria cummingii Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria donnellii Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria fendleri Rusby [valid]
- Gaultheria glandulifera Small [valid]
- Gaultheria glandulifera B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
- Gaultheria glandulosissima Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria hidalgensis Loes. [valid]
- Gaultheria hirtiflora Benth. [valid]
- Gaultheria jelskii Szyszył. [valid]
- Gaultheria lancifolia Small [valid]
- Gaultheria lancifolia dulcis Camp [valid]
- Gaultheria longiflora E.Morren [valid]
- Gaultheria longipes Small [valid]
- Gaultheria loxensis Benth. [valid]
- Gaultheria meridensis A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria montana Brandegee [valid]
- Gaultheria odorata Bredem. ex Willd. [valid]
- Gaultheria odorata costaricensis Donn.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria odorata leiocalyx Meisn. [valid]
- Gaultheria odorata mexicana DC. [valid]
- Gaultheria opaca Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria ornata A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria parvifolia Small [valid]
- Gaultheria pennellii A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria pilosa B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [illegitimate]
- Gaultheria poasana Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria regia Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria roraimae Klotzsch ex Meisn. [valid]
- Gaultheria saltensis Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria scabra Willd. [valid]
- Gaultheria schiedeana Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria subrotunda Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria tacanensis Camp [valid]
- Gaultheria tatei A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria tetriches Rusby [valid]
- Gaultheria trichocalycina DC. [valid]
- Gaultheria vegasana A.C.Sm. [valid]
- Gaultheria vestita Benth. [valid]
- Gaultheria weberbaueriana Sleumer [valid]
- Gaultheria odorata Kunth [valid]
- Gaultheria conzattii conzattii [valid]
Description
Gaultheria erecta (also called Creeping Wintergreen, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the temperate regions of North America. It typically grows in shady, moist, acidic soil and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Gaultheria erecta is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible berries, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaultheria erecta has small, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria erecta 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 erecta
Gaultheria erecta is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountain regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Gaultheria erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria erecta?
Gaultheria erecta
What type of plant is Gaultheria erecta?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Gaultheria erecta 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
References
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.