Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mundula
ID:
695946

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 21 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695279

Common Names

  • Mundula Wintergreen
  • Mundula Gaultheria
  • Mundula Teaberry

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Description

Gaultheria mundula (also called Mundula Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the mountains of western North America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, acidic soil and can be found in mountain forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria mundula 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 mundula var. setifolia (Sleumer) Sleumer
Gaultheria mundula var. tanythrix (Sleumer) Sleumer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria mundula has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from the stem in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries that contain the seeds. The seeds are very small and require stratification to germinate. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria mundula 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 mundula

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

Gaultheria mundula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria mundula?

Gaultheria mundula

What type of plant is Gaultheria mundula?

Gaultheria mundula is an evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria mundula native to?

Gaultheria mundula 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