Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
winteri
ID:
657429

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 42. 1775 [29 Nov 1775]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656761



Common Names

  • Winter's Bark
  • Drimys winteri
  • Winter's Bark


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Synonyms

  • Wintera aromatica Murray [unknown]
  • Drimys aromatica Descourt. [unknown]
  • Drimys polumorpha Spach ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Drimys punctata Lam. [unknown]
  • Drimys winteriana Thell. [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri magellanica Eichler [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri morenonis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri punctata (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri semiglobulosa Dusén [unknown]
  • Drimys winteri winteri [unknown]

Description

Drimys winteri (also called Winter's Bark, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to tropical Africa. It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing to 15 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Drimys winteri has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Drimys winteri var. chilensis (DC.) A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drimys winteri are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimys winteri is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Drimys winteri

Drimys winteri is native to Chile and Argentina and can be found in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains.

Drimys winteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drimys winteri?

Drimys winteri

What is the natural habitat of Drimys winteri?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru

What is the flowering season of Drimys winteri?

Spring and summer

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777998: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.