Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
serrata
ID:
696071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Kin.-Gouv. ex Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 41(1): 16. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695404

Common Names

  • Serrate Willow
  • Serrate Wintergreen
  • Serrate Teaberry

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Synonyms

  • Andromeda serrata Vell. [valid]
  • Brossaea elliptica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gaultheria elliptica Cham. [valid]
  • Leucothoe serrata (Vell.) DC. [valid]
  • Gaultheria serrata serrata [valid]

Description

Gaultheria serrata (also called Saw-Leaved 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 serrata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. The leaves are used to make a tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat colds and allergies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaultheria serrata var. organensis (Meisn.) Luteyn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria serrata 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 serrata 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 serrata

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

Gaultheria serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria serrata?

Gaultheria serrata

What is the common name of Gaultheria serrata?

Mountain tea

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria serrata?

Gaultheria serrata is native to India and can be found in moist, shady woodlands

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
Luíza Sumiko Kinoshita-Gouvêa (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kin.-Gouv.' in the authors string.