Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 30 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695366
Common Names
- Shining Wintergreen
- Shining Snowberry
- Shining Gaultheria
Synonyms
- Gaultheria miqueliana Takeda [valid]
Description
Gaultheria pyroloides (also called Pyrola Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 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 pyroloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaultheria pyroloides has 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria pyroloides 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 pyroloides
Gaultheria pyroloides can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Asia.
Gaultheria pyroloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria pyroloides?
Gaultheria pyroloides
What is the common name of Gaultheria pyroloides?
Mountain Wintergreen
What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria pyroloides?
Gaultheria pyroloides 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