Gaultheria fragrantissima
Gaultheria fragrantissima, commonly known as Sweet Wintergreen, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its aromatic leaves and delicate bell-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant is highly valued for its essential oils, which possess potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Gaultheria fragrantissima
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gaultheria, specifically as the species Gaultheria fragrantissima.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central territories as well as in Tibet. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the region of Assam. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the East Himalaya mountains. Finally, its presence is firmly established within the borders of India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gaultheria fragrantissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl salicylate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl salicylate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |