Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
foliolosa
ID:
695828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 143 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695161

Common Names

  • Fetid Wintergreen
  • Fetid Gaultheria
  • Foliose Wintergreen

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Synonyms

  • Brossaea foliolosa (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Gaultheria foliolosa (also called Leafy 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 foliolosa 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 foliolosa 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 foliolosa is a low-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Layering should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Gaultheria foliolosa

Gaultheria foliolosa can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Gaultheria foliolosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria foliolosa?

Gaultheria foliolosa

What is the common name of Gaultheria foliolosa?

Leafy Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria foliolosa?

Forests, thickets, and rocky slopes

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