Status:
valid
Authors:
Subba Rao & Kumari
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 223 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695408
Common Names
- Seshagiri Willow
- Seshagiri Wintergreen
- Seshagiri Teaberry
Description
Gaultheria seshagiriana (also called Seshagiri's 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 seshagiriana 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 seshagiriana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria seshagiriana 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 seshagiriana
Gaultheria seshagiriana is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Gaultheria seshagiriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaultheria seshagiriana?
Gaultheria seshagiriana
What is the common name of Gaultheria seshagiriana?
Seshagiri's snowberry
What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria seshagiriana?
Gaultheria seshagiriana 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