Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
696051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 559. 1810 [27 Mar 1810]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695384

Common Names

  • Rocky Wintergreen
  • Rocky Gaultheria
  • Rocky Snowberry

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Synonyms

  • Brossaea rupestris (R.Br.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaultheria divergens Colenso [valid]
  • Gaultheria rupestris lanceolata Cheeseman [valid]

Description

Gaultheria rupestris (also called Rock Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and red berries. It is native to the temperate regions of North America and can be found in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria rupestris var. subcorymbosa (Colenso) B.L.Burtt & A.W.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria rupestris is a bell-shaped, white flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, dark-brown, oblong berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria rupestris is a low-growing evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and red berries. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Gaultheria rupestris

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

Gaultheria rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria rupestris?

Gaultheria rupestris

What is the common name of Gaultheria rupestris?

Rupestris Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria rupestris?

Forests, thickets, and rocky slopes

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