Gaultheria strigosa
Also known as: Brossaea strigosa (Benth.) Kuntze +3 more
- Brossaea strigosa (Benth.) Kuntze
- Gaultheria arachnoidea A.C.Sm.
- Gaultheria insipida var. peruviana J.F.Macbr.
- Gaultheria tolimensis Wedd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Gaultheria strigosa is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Ericaceae family. Naturally occurring 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. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms