Gaultheria lanigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
695890
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 1: t. 66 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695223
Common Names
- Woolly Wintergreen
- Woolly Gaultheria
- Woolly Snowberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Brossaea lanigera (Hook.) Kuntze [valid]
- Gaultheria lanigera lanigera [valid]
Description
Gaultheria lanigera (also called Woolly Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the mountains of western 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 lanigera 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gaultheria lanigera var. rufolanata (Sleumer) LuteynFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaultheria lanigera 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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Gaultheria lanigera 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 lanigera
Gaultheria lanigera can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in western China
Gaultheria lanigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria lanigera?
Gaultheria lanigera
What is the common name of Gaultheria lanigera?
Woolly Wintergreen
Where is Gaultheria lanigera 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
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.