Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
696109

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 211 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695442

Common Names

  • Four-leaved Wintergreen
  • Four-leaved Gaultheria
  • Four-leaved Snowberry

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Description

Gaultheria tetramera (also called Four-petalled 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 tetramera 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 tetramera 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 two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria tetramera 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 tetramera

Gaultheria tetramera 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 tetramera FAQ

What is the common name of Gaultheria tetramera?

Four-petal Snowberry

What is the range of Gaultheria tetramera?

It is found in the mountains of Chile and Argentina

What is the growth habit of Gaultheria tetramera?

It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading 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