Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
akaensis
ID:
507966

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Panda & Sanjappa

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 63: 15 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507298

Common Names

  • Gaultheria akaensis
  • Akaensis Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Lohitiensis

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Synonyms

  • Diplycosia indica Debta & H.J.Chowdhery [valid]

Description

Gaultheria akaensis (also called Aka Gaultheria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It grows in moist, temperate forests. It has a spreading canopy of small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria akaensis is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria akaensis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria akaensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Gaultheria akaensis

Gaultheria akaensis is native to Japan.

Gaultheria akaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria akaensis?

Gaultheria akaensis

What is the common name of Gaultheria akaensis?

Aka Heath

What is the family of Gaultheria akaensis?

Ericaceae

Species in the Gaultheria genus

Gaultheria abbreviata, Gaultheria acroleia, Gaultheria acuminata, Gaultheria adenothrix, Gaultheria akaensis, Gaultheria alnifolia, Gaultheria amoena, Gaultheria anastomosans, Gaultheria angustifolia, Gaultheria antarctica, Gaultheria antipoda, Gaultheria appressa, Gaultheria arfakana, Gaultheria atjehensis, Gaultheria barbulata, Gaultheria berberidifolia, Gaultheria blumei, Gaultheria bolivari, Gaultheria borneensis, Gaultheria bracteata, Gaultheria bradeana, Gaultheria brevistipes, Gaultheria buxifolia, Gaultheria caespitosa, Gaultheria calyculata, Gaultheria caparoensis, Gaultheria celebica, Gaultheria chiriquensis, Gaultheria codonantha, Gaultheria colensoi, Gaultheria congesta, Gaultheria cordata, Gaultheria corvensis, Gaultheria crassa, Gaultheria cuneata, Gaultheria depressa, Gaultheria dialypetala, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria domingensis, Gaultheria dumicola, Gaultheria elegans, Gaultheria erecta, Gaultheria eriophylla, Gaultheria floribunda, Gaultheria foliolosa, Gaultheria formosa, Gaultheria fragrantissima, Gaultheria glaucifolia, Gaultheria glaziovii,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Munivenkatappa Sanjappa (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanjappa' in the authors string.
Subhasis Panda (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Panda' in the authors string.