Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 176 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695184
Common Names
- Fetid Wintergreen
- Fetid Gaultheria
- Griffithiana Wintergreen
Synonyms
- Brossaea griffithiana (Wight) Kuntze [valid]
- Gaultheria caudata Stapf [valid]
- Gaultheria lasiocarpa T.Z.Hsu [valid]
- Gaultheria miyiensis T.Z.Hsu [valid]
- Gaultheria miyiensis macrantha J.L.Liu & Q.Luo [valid]
- Gaultheria griffithiana griffithiana [valid]
Description
Gaultheria griffithiana (also called Griffith's 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 griffithiana 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 griffithiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria griffithiana 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 griffithiana
Gaultheria griffithiana can be found in the Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Gaultheria griffithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria griffithiana?
Gaultheria griffithiana
What is the common name of Gaultheria griffithiana?
Griffith's Wintergreen
What type of plant is Gaultheria griffithiana?
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