Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
macrostigma
ID:
695925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) D.J.Middleton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 297 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695258

Common Names

  • Large-stalked Wintergreen
  • Large-stalked Gaultheria
  • Large-stalked Snowberry

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria antipoda microphylla Hook.f. [valid]
  • Gaultheria depressa microphylla (Hook.f.) Cheeseman [valid]
  • Gaultheria perplexa Kirk ex Cheeseman [valid]

Description

Gaultheria macrostigma (also called Large-stigmas 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 macrostigma 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 macrostigma 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 macrostigma 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 macrostigma

Gaultheria macrostigma is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Gaultheria macrostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria florida?

Gaultheria florida

What is the common name of Gaultheria florida?

Florida Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria florida 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

References

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.