Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
695939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 1: 281 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695272

Common Names

  • Mountain Pink Wintergreen
  • Mountain Pink Gaultheria
  • Mountain Pink Teaberry

Searching for Gaultheria mucronata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gaultheria mucronata (also called Sharp-pointed 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 mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria mucronata var. angustifolia (Lindl.) D.J.Middleton
Gaultheria mucronata var. microphylla Hombr. & Jacq.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria mucronata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red, fleshy berries, which contain the seeds. The seedlings of this plant are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Gaultheria mucronata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria mucronata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Gaultheria mucronata

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

Gaultheria mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria mucronata?

Gaultheria mucronata

What type of plant is Gaultheria mucronata?

Gaultheria mucronata is an evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria mucronata native to?

Gaultheria mucronata is native to the Himalayas

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