Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
leucocarpa
ID:
695898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 856 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695231

Common Names

  • White-fruited Wintergreen
  • White-fruited Gaultheria
  • White-fruited Snowberry

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Synonyms

  • Brossaea bandongensis Kuntze [valid]
  • Brossaea leucocarpa (Blume) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaultheria leucocarpa leucocarpa [valid]

Description

Gaultheria leucocarpa (also called White-fruited 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 leucocarpa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria leucocarpa var. crenulata (Kurz) T.Z.Hsu
Gaultheria leucocarpa var. cumingiana (S.Vidal) T.Z.Hsu
Gaultheria leucocarpa var. melanocarpa J.J.Sm. ex Steenis
Gaultheria leucocarpa var. psilocarpa (H.F.Copel.) Sleumer
Gaultheria leucocarpa var. seminuda J.J.Sm.
Gaultheria leucocarpa var. yunnanensis (Franch.) T.Z.Hsu & R.C.Fang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gaultheria leucocarpa 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 leucocarpa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 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 leucocarpa

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

Gaultheria leucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria leucocarpa?

Gaultheria leucocarpa

What is the common name of Gaultheria leucocarpa?

White-fruited Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria leucocarpa 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