| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Gaultheria colensoi Hook.f. |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | montane |
| Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves rigid, 8-12mm long, oblong, minutely crenate, flowers urceolate, in terminal or axillary raceme, fruit dry capsule, 3mm wide |
| Size | 10-15cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | early summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | decumbent shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer and fall; layering in spring |
| Territory |
Australasia
New Zealand (New Zealand North) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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