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Gaultheria rupestris

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Gaultheria rupestris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Gaultheria
Species:
G. rupestris
Binomial name
Gaultheria rupestris
(L.f.) D.Don[1]

Gaultheria rupestris is a shrub in the family Ericaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Description

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This species is can grow up to 1.5 m tall and has branches that are either erect or spreading.[2] Adult leaves are coloured brownish to dark green.[2] G. rupestris produces clusters of white flowers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gaultheria rupestris (L.f.) D.Don". www.nzor.org.nz. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
  2. ^ a b Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume two. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 538. ISBN 9780909010089.
  3. ^ "Gaultheria rupestris". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 6 July 2012.