Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
696124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb. ex Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 176 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695457

Common Names

  • Gaultheria vaccinioides
  • Vaccinioides Wintergreen
  • Vaccinioides Wintergreen

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Synonyms

  • Gaultheria barosmoides Rusby [valid]
  • Gaultheria saxicola Wedd. [valid]
  • Gaultheria vaccinioides humilis Wedd. [valid]

Description

Gaultheria vaccinioides (also called Creeping Snowberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and white bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist forests and shrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides is a small, white bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown berry. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria vaccinioides is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Gaultheria vaccinioides

Gaultheria vaccinioides can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Gaultheria vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria vaccinioides?

Gaultheria vaccinioides

What is the common name of Gaultheria vaccinioides?

Mountain-Heath

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria vaccinioides?

Eastern North America

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