Gaultheria hapalotricha

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 10-20 cm tall. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The mature stems are angled and have lines along them. The leaves are oval and 3-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. There are rounded teeth along the edge. The fruit are 5-8 mm across and blue-black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,800-3,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cacahuito, Mistela

Synonyms

Gaultheria mutisiana Cuatrec.; Gaultheria stuebeliana Sleumer;