Gaultheria leucocarpa var. cumingiana

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The twigs are flexible and hang down. The leaves are scattered and oval. They are 4-15 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 4-12 in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 4-7 cm across and are purplish black.

There are about 170 Gaultheria species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Pacific, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gantien trai-trang

Synonyms

Gaultheria cumingiana S. Vidal; Gaultheria leucocarpa f. cumingiana (S. Vidal) Sleumer;