Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
chiriquensis
ID:
695777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Camp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 328 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695110

Common Names

  • Gaultheria chiriquensis
  • Chiriquensis Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Chiriquensis

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Description

Gaultheria chiriquensis (also called Chiriqui mountain heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with white flowers and white berries. It is native to the mountains of Panama and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria chiriquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria chiriquensis is a low-growing evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The flowers are white, bell-shaped, and borne in clusters. The fruit is a red berry. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Gaultheria chiriquensis

Gaultheria chiriquensis is native to Panama and can be found in the provinces of Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro.

Gaultheria chiriquensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria chiriquensis?

Gaultheria chiriquensis

What type of plant is Gaultheria chiriquensis?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Gaultheria chiriquensis native to?

Panama

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