Chauro, Murtillo
Gaultheria phillyreifolia

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.2 m high. The leaves are 12-19 mm long by 4-6 mm wide. The leaves are oval and taper towards the tip and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. They have 5 petals. The fruit are white.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows from about 500 m to over 2,000 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chaura comun, Chaura grande, Chausha, Charwa

Synonyms

Arbutus phillyreifolia Pers.; Gaultheria florida Phil.; Pernettya ilicifolia Miq.; Pernettya rupestris Phil.; Pernettya speciosa hort. ex Dippel;