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Gaultheria hispida R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesGaultheria hispida R.Br. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 558 (1810)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionyoung brachlets hirsute, leaves coriaceous, oval, acute, dark shiny green, abaxially lighter, margins denticulate and setose, flowers urceolate in terminal panicle, berry white
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomearly summer
Ca-
Typeshrub
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 hispida (R.Br.) Kuntze
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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