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Gaultheria mucronata

Prickly Heath
Also known as: Arbutus mucronata L.fil. +15 more
  • Arbutus mucronata L.fil.
  • Arbutus rigida Banks ex Hook.fil.
  • Brossaea mucronata (L.fil.) Kuntze
  • Brossaea philippiana Kuntze
  • Gaultheria mucronata var. microphylla (Hombr.) D.J.Middleton
  • Gaultheria mucronata var. mucronata
  • Gaultheria mucronata var. mutica Hook. & Arn.
  • Pernettya candida Linden ex Bosse
  • Pernettya floribunda Anon.
  • Pernettya lilacina (L.T.Davis ex Dean) Pynaert
  • Pernettya litoralis Phil.
  • Pernettya mucronata (L.fil.) Gaudich. ex Spreng.
  • Pernettya mucronata f. alba Voss
  • Pernettya mucronata f. coccinea (L.T.Davis ex Dean) Voss
  • Pernettya mucronata f. lilacina (L.T.Davis ex Dean) Voss
  • Pernettya mucronata f. rosea (L.T.Davis ex André) Voss
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Ericaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Gaultheria mucronata (commonly known as Prickly Heath) is a shrub within the Ericaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand South

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