Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
lohitiensis
ID:
507967

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Panda & Sanjappa

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 63: 17 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507299

Common Names

  • Gaultheria lohitiensis
  • Lohitiensis Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Akaensis

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Description

Gaultheria lohitiensis (also called Lohit 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 lohitiensis 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 lohitiensis 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 lohitiensis 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 lohitiensis

Gaultheria lohitiensis is native to India.

Gaultheria lohitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria lohitiensis?

Gaultheria lohitiensis

What is the common name of Gaultheria lohitiensis?

Lohit Heath

What is the family of Gaultheria lohitiensis?

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.