Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
696073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 27: 19 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695406

Common Names

  • Serrulate Willow
  • Serrulate Wintergreen
  • Serrulate Teaberry

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Description

Gaultheria serrulata (also called Saw-Toothed 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 serrulata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria serrulata 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 serrulata 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 serrulata

Gaultheria serrulata is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Gaultheria serrulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria serrulata?

Gaultheria serrulata

What is the common name of Gaultheria serrulata?

Mountain tea

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria serrulata?

Gaultheria serrulata 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