Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
eriophylla
ID:
695820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Sleumer ex Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 75: 448 1952

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695153

Common Names

  • Gaultheria eriophylla
  • Woolly Wintergreen
  • Pipsissewa

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Description

Gaultheria eriophylla (also called Woolly 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 eriophylla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria eriophylla var. mucronata Luteyn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria eriophylla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria eriophylla 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 eriophylla

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

Gaultheria eriophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria eriophylla?

Gaultheria eriophylla

What type of plant is Gaultheria eriophylla?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria eriophylla 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

IPNI record: 330529-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001047799
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-12303022: Originally associated with wfo-0001047799
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-12303022: Originally associated with wfo-0001047799
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Originally associated with wfo-0001047799
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Originally associated with wfo-0001047799
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Originally associated with wfo-0001047799