Gaultheria antarctica
Also known as: Arbutus serpyllifolia Lam. +5 more
- Arbutus serpyllifolia Lam.
- Brossaea antarctica (Hook.fil.) Kuntze
- Gaultheria serpyllifolia f. robusta E.H.L.Krause
- Pernettya hookeri Nied.
- Pernettya myrsinites G.Don
- Pernettya serpyllifolia (Lam.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Gaultheria antarctica is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. Naturally occurring in the Antarctic botanical region and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Gaultheria is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Falkland Is.