Gaultheria megalodonta
Also known as: Gaultheria tristis Sleumer
- Gaultheria tristis Sleumer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Gaultheria megalodonta is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Gaultheria genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru