Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
696041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 857 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695374

Common Names

  • Creeping Wintergreen
  • Creeping Snowberry
  • Creeping Gaultheria

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria repens 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 repens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria repens 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 repens

Gaultheria repens can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Asia.

Gaultheria repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria repens?

Gaultheria repens

What is the common name of Gaultheria repens?

Mountain wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria repens?

Mountainous regions of North America

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