Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
renjifoana
ID:
1048213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile , reimpr. 1854: 6 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047551

Common Names

  • Gaultheria renjifoana
  • Renjifoana Gaultheria
  • Gaultheria Renjifoana

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Description

Gaultheria renjifoana (also called Renjifo's Gaultheria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria renjifoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria renjifoana is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria renjifoana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Gaultheria renjifoana

Gaultheria renjifoana is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Colombia.

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