Gaultheria rigida
Also known as: Andromeda rigida Kunth +3 more
- Andromeda rigida Kunth
- Brossaea rigida (Kunth) Kuntze
- Gaultheria psilantha A.C.Sm.
- Pernettya mucronata var. mutica Hook. & Arn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Gaultheria rigida is a shrub within the Ericaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela