Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
mutisiana
ID:
695949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 26: 12 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695282

Common Names

  • Mutis' Wintergreen
  • Mutis' Gaultheria
  • Mutis' Teaberry

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Description

Gaultheria mutisiana (also called Mutis' Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the mountains of western South 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 mutisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria mutisiana 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 mutisiana is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers a cool climate and should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Gaultheria mutisiana

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

Gaultheria mutisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria mutisiana?

Gaultheria mutisiana

What type of plant is Gaultheria mutisiana?

Gaultheria mutisiana is an evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria mutisiana native to?

Gaultheria mutisiana 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