Gaultheria leucocarpa var. cumingiana
S. Vidal
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Description
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.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Pacific, Philippines*, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 170 Gaultheria species.
Synonyms
Gaultheria cumingiana S. VidalGaultheria leucocarpa f. cumingiana (S. Vidal) Sleumer
Also Known As
Gantien trai-trang
References (2)
- Phan. Cuming. philipp. 184. 1885 (As Gaultheria cumingiana)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Gaultheria cumingiana)
