Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 306 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695399
Common Names
- Semi-infer Willow
- Semi-infer Wintergreen
- Semi-infer Teaberry
Synonyms
- Diplycosia semi-infera C.B.Clarke [valid]
Description
Gaultheria semi-infera (also called Low 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 semi-infera is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible berries, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gaultheria semi-infera 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 semi-infera 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 semi-infera
Gaultheria semi-infera can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Asia.
Gaultheria semi-infera FAQ
What is the common name of Gaultheria semi-infera?
Semi-infera Wintergreen
What is the scientific name of Semi-infera Wintergreen?
Gaultheria semi-infera
What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria semi-infera?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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