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Gaultheria lanceolata Hook.f.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesGaultheria lanceolata Hook.f. 
BibliographyLondon J. Bot. 6: 267 (1847)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionleaves lanceolate to narrowly elliptic, obtuse, serrate, 12-22mm, adaxially shiny, flowers urceolate, 4mm, solitary, pedicellate, berry ca. 8mm in diam., dark rose
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer and fall; layering in spring
SynonymsBrossaea lanceolata (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Pernettya lanceolata (Hook.f.) B.L.Burtt & A.W.Hill
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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