Gaultheria purpurascens
Also known as: Andromeda hirta Willd. +4 more
- Andromeda hirta Willd.
- Brossaea purpurascens (Kunth) Kuntze
- Leucothoe hirta (Willd.) DC.
- Pernettya hirta (Willd.) Sleumer
- Pernettya purpurascens (Kunth) A.C.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Gaultheria purpurascens is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Gaultheria, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia