Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
696023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) D.J.Middleton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47(3): 298. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695356

Common Names

  • Dwarf-leaved Wintergreen
  • Dwarf-leaved Snowberry
  • Dwarf-leaved Gaultheria

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda empetrifolia Lam. [valid]
  • Arbutus pumila G.Forst. [valid]
  • Gaultheria pumila pumila [valid]
  • Arbutus pumila L.f. [valid]
  • Pernettya pumila empetrifolia (Lam.) Hook. [valid]

Description

Gaultheria pumila (also called Dwarf Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to North America and is found in moist, acidic soils in coniferous forests. The leaves are dark green, glossy and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria pumila is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible berries, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria pumila var. leucocarpa (DC.) D.J.Middleton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gaultheria pumila has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are about 1/4 inch long. The flowers are followed by small, round, red berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria pumila 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 pumila

Gaultheria pumila is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Gaultheria pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria pumila?

Gaultheria pumila

What is the common name of Gaultheria pumila?

Dwarf Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria pumila?

Gaultheria pumila is found in moist woods and thickets in the eastern United States and Canada.

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

References