Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
696055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 192 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695388

Common Names

  • Salal
  • Tea-leaved Willow
  • Western Teaberry

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Description

Gaultheria salicifolia (also called Willowleaf 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 salicifolia 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

The flower of Gaultheria salicifolia 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 salicifolia 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 salicifolia

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

Gaultheria salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria salicifolia?

Gaultheria salicifolia

What is the common name of Gaultheria salicifolia?

Willow-Leaved Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria salicifolia?

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