Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
nummularioides
ID:
695971

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 150 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695304

Common Names

  • Nummularioides Wintergreen
  • Nummularioides Gaultheria
  • Nummularioides Teaberry

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Description

Gaultheria nummularioides (also called Nummularioides Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with round, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria nummularioides 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

The flower of Gaultheria nummularioides is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria nummularioides is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gaultheria nummularioides

Gaultheria ignescens can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gaultheria nummularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria nummularioides?

Gaultheria nummularioides

What is the common name of Gaultheria nummularioides?

Coin-leaved Wintergreen

Where is Gaultheria nummularioides native to?

China

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