Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
695849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 29: 77 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695182

Common Names

  • Fetid Wintergreen
  • Fetid Gaultheria
  • Gracilis Wintergreen

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria barbata Small [valid]
  • Gaultheria setosa Small [valid]
  • Gaultheria gracilis intermedia Suess. & R.Goepp. [valid]

Description

Gaultheria gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental shrub and for its edible fruits. The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked and are used to make jams, jellies, and preserves. The leaves can be used to make tea and the oil from the leaves can be used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis

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

Gaultheria gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria gracilis?

Gaultheria gracilis

What is the common name of Gaultheria gracilis?

Slender Wintergreen

What type of plant is Gaultheria gracilis?

Evergreen shrub

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