Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
lepida
ID:
695896

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 450 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695229

Common Names

  • Slender Wintergreen
  • Slender Gaultheria
  • Slender Snowberry

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Description

Gaultheria lepida (also called Dwarf Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in temperate forests and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria lepida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gaultheria lepida are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with white, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria lepida is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gaultheria lepida

Gaultheria lepida can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in western China

Gaultheria lepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria lepida?

Gaultheria lepida

What is the common name of Gaultheria lepida?

Smooth-fruited Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria lepida 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