Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
695885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 267 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695218

Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Wintergreen
  • Lance-leaved Gaultheria
  • Lance-leaved Snowberry

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Synonyms

  • Brossaea lanceolata (Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Gaultheria lanceolata (also called Lance-Leaved Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the mountains of eastern North America. 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 lanceolata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria lanceolata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Gaultheria lanceolata can be found in the temperate forests of eastern North America.

Gaultheria lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria lanceolata?

Gaultheria lanceolata

What is the common name of Gaultheria lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria lanceolata native to?

China

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