Gaultheria crenulata
Gaultheria crenulata, commonly known as crenulate wintergreen, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate bell-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant contains methyl salicylate. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and support respiratory wellness.
- Scientific name: Gaultheria crenulata
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed within the genus Gaultheria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gaultheria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically found in Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the plant is documented in Cambodia. Finally, its distribution includes the mountainous landscapes of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Gaultheria crenulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antirheumatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |