Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
fragrantissima
ID:
695832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 13: 397 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695165

Common Names

  • Fetid Wintergreen
  • Fetid Gaultheria
  • Fragrantissima Wintergreen

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria fragrantissima obovata S.Panda & Sanjappa [valid]
  • Andromeda flexuosa Moon ex Walp. [valid]
  • Andromeda katagherensis Hook. [valid]
  • Arbutus laurifolia Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [valid]
  • Brossaea fragrantissima (Wall.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaultheria forrestii Diels [valid]
  • Gaultheria fragrans D.Don [valid]
  • Gaultheria hirsuta Gardner ex C.B.Clarke [valid]
  • Gaultheria ovalifolia Wall. [valid]
  • Gaultheria fragrantissima hirsuta Franch. [valid]

Description

Gaultheria fragrantissima (also called Very Fragrant 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 fragrantissima 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 fragrantissima sub. punctata (Blume) Steenis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria fragrantissima has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria fragrantissima 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 planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Gaultheria fragrantissima

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

Gaultheria fragrantissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria fragrantissima?

Gaultheria fragrantissima

What is the common name of Gaultheria fragrantissima?

Fragrant Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria fragrantissima?

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