Gaultheria domingensis
Also known as: Brossaea coccinea L. +3 more
- Brossaea coccinea L.
- Epigaea cordifolia Sw.
- Gaultheria sphagnicola Rich.
- Gaultheria swartzii R.A.Howard
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Gaultheria domingensis is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Gaultheria, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Windward Is.