Gaultheria insipida

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.8-2.4 m tall. The branches are long and thin. The leaves are bright green. The flowers are small and pink. The fruit are white berries with 5 red spots at the top. The fruit are 7-12 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,200-3,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It flowers and fruits throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Chichaja, Misijallo

Synonyms

Brossaea insipida (Benth.) Kuntze;