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Gaultheria macrostigma (Colenso) D.J.Middleton  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesGaultheria macrostigma (Colenso) D.J.Middleton 
BibliographyEdinburgh J. Bot. 47: 297 (1990)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Descriptionleaves linear to linear-lanceolate, 6-10mm long, denticulate, flowers broadly urceolate, ca. 3,5mm long, solitary, berry ca. 6mm broad, white to rose
Size5-10cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomearly summer
Ca-
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer and fall
SynonymsGaultheria antipoda var. microphylla Hook.f.
Gaultheria depressa var. microphylla (Hook.f.) Cheeseman
Gaultheria perplexa Kirk ex Cheeseman
Pernettya macrostigma Colenso
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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