Pukeiti

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: China (Xizang (Tibet))

Habitat: Forest margins, rock faces. 2,600-3,350m

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: An erect shrub or small tree.
Foliage: Green oblanceolate leaves with a smooth uppere surface. The underside has red hair bases and a few scattered hairs along the midrib.
Flowers: A compact to open topped truss of 5 - 10 pink to white blooms with purple flecks.
Additional notes: Has attractive smooth, peeling bark.