Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 207. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695439
Common Names
- Slender-leaved Wintergreen
- Slender-leaved Gaultheria
- Slender-leaved Snowberry
Synonyms
- Arbutus myrtilloides Poepp. ex DC. [valid]
- Gaultheria myrtilloides Hook. & Arn. [valid]
- Gaultheria myrtilloides major Hook. & Arn. [valid]
- Gaultheria myrtilloides minor Hook. & Arn. [valid]
- Gaultheria tenuifolia elegans (Phil.) Kausel [valid]
- Gaultheria tenuifolia promaucana (Phil.) Kausel [valid]
- Pernettya tenuifolia Phil. [valid]
- Pernettya elegans Phil. [valid]
- Pernettya reticulata Phil. [valid]
Description
Gaultheria tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala. 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 tenuifolia 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
Gaultheria tenuifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaultheria tenuifolia is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. 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 in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Gaultheria tenuifolia
Gaultheria tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Gaultheria tenuifolia?
Creeping Snowberry
What is the range of Gaultheria tenuifolia?
It is found in the mountains of Chile and Argentina
What is the growth habit of Gaultheria tenuifolia?
It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a creeping habit
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