Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
megalodonta
ID:
695928

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 60: 100 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695261

Common Names

  • Big-toothed Wintergreen
  • Big-toothed Snowberry
  • Big-toothed Gaultheria

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria tristis Sleumer [valid]

Description

Gaultheria megalodonta (also called Large-toothed 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 megalodonta 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 megalodonta 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 megalodonta 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 megalodonta

Gaultheria megalodonta is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Gaultheria megalodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria foliolosa?

Gaultheria foliolosa

What is the common name of Gaultheria foliolosa?

Foliose Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria foliolosa 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