Authority:

Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part X. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 1-288.

Family:

Ericaceae

Discussion:

4. Gaultheria rigida Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth, Nov. Gen. & Sp. 3: 286. 1818. Known only from Auyan-tepui.