Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
696104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) D.J.Middleton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 299 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695437

Common Names

  • Tasmanian Wintergreen
  • Tasmanian Gaultheria
  • Tasmanian Snowberry

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Description

Gaultheria tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of Tasmania. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, acidic soils in shady areas and can be found in woodlands and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria tasmanica is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria tasmanica is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria tasmanica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gaultheria tasmanica

Gaultheria tasmanica is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in moist woodlands, bogs, and other wet areas.

Gaultheria tasmanica FAQ

What is the common name of Gaultheria tasmanica?

Tasmanian Wintergreen

What is the scientific name of Tasmanian Wintergreen?

Gaultheria tasmanica

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria tasmanica?

Tropical forests of Tasmania

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.