Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1047633

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 442 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046971

Common Names

  • Themistoclesia peruviana
  • Peruvian Themistoclesia
  • Mountain Cranberry

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Description

Themistoclesia peruviana (also called Peruvian themistoclesia, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Peru. It grows in moist, acidic soils and prefers partial shade. Its leaves are small, oval-shaped, and leathery, and its flowers are white or pink. It produces small, white, edible berries.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Themistoclesia peruviana is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Themistoclesia peruviana

Themistoclesia peruviana can be found in Peru.

Species in the Themistoclesia genus

Themistoclesia alata, Themistoclesia anfracta, Themistoclesia campii, Themistoclesia compacta, Themistoclesia compta, Themistoclesia coronilla, Themistoclesia costaricensis, Themistoclesia crassifolia, Themistoclesia cremasta, Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii, Themistoclesia davidsmithii, Themistoclesia dependens, Themistoclesia dryanderae, Themistoclesia epiphytica, Themistoclesia flexuosa, Themistoclesia fosbergii, Themistoclesia geniculata, Themistoclesia hirsuta, Themistoclesia horquetensis, Themistoclesia humboldtiana, Themistoclesia idiocalyx, Themistoclesia inflata, Themistoclesia laxa, Themistoclesia mucronata, Themistoclesia orientalis, Themistoclesia pariensis, Themistoclesia pennellii, Themistoclesia pentandra, Themistoclesia peruviana, Themistoclesia recondita, Themistoclesia recurva, Themistoclesia rostrata, Themistoclesia siranensis, Themistoclesia smithiana, Themistoclesia tunquiniensis, Themistoclesia unduavensis, Themistoclesia vegasana, Themistoclesia woytkowskii, Themistoclesia diminuta,

Species in the Ericaceae family