Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
longibracteolata
ID:
695916

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 166 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695249

Common Names

  • Long-bracted Wintergreen
  • Long-bracted Gaultheria
  • Long-bracted Snowberry

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Description

Gaultheria longibracteolata (also called Long-bracted 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 longibracteolata 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 longibracteolata 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 longibracteolata is an 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 longibracteolata

Gaultheria elliptica can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gaultheria longibracteolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria elliptica?

Gaultheria elliptica

What is the common name of Gaultheria elliptica?

Elliptic Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria elliptica native to?

Eastern North America

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