Gaultheria jordanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jordanensis
ID:
695882
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brade & Sleum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 75: 448 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695215
Common Names
- Jordan's Wintergreen
- Jordan's Gaultheria
- Jordan's Snowberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gaultheria jordanensis (also called Jordan's Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the mountains of western Turkey. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, acidic soil and can be found in mountain forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gaultheria jordanensis 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 jordanensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red, fleshy berries, which contain the seeds. The seedlings of this plant are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria jordanensis 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 jordanensis
Gaultheria jordanensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in the mountain regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Gaultheria jordanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria jordanensis?
Gaultheria jordanensis
What is the common name of Gaultheria jordanensis?
Jordan's Wintergreen
Where is Gaultheria jordanensis native to?
Jordan
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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.