Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
pyria
ID:
713698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Willemet) Jordaan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 522 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713031

Common Names

  • Pyria Gymnosporia
  • Pyria Spike-thorn
  • Pyria Gymnosporia

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Synonyms

  • Maytenus pyria (P.Willemet) N.Robson [unknown]
  • Catha trigyna C.Presl [unknown]
  • Celastrus obtusifolius Roxb. [unknown]
  • Celastrus pyrius P.Willemet [unknown]
  • Celastrus trigynus Lam. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia trigyna Baker [unknown]
  • Ilex salicifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Gymnosporia trigyna serotina H. Perrier [valid]
  • Prinos salicifolius (Jacq.) Czerw. & Warsz. [unknown]

Description

Gymnosporia pyria (also called Fire Cedar, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya, and is found in montane forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosporia pyria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosporia pyria has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosporia pyria is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and will tolerate light shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gymnosporia pyria

Gymnosporia pyria can be found in the dry forests of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Gymnosporia pyria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia pyria?

Gymnosporia pyria

What are the common names of Gymnosporia pyria?

Common names of Gymnosporia pyria include Wild Olive and Wild Ash

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia pyria?

Gymnosporia pyria is native to South Africa and can be found in woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

Species in the Gymnosporia genus

Gymnosporia jinyangensis, Gymnosporia orbiculata, Gymnosporia acuminata, Gymnosporia addat, Gymnosporia alaternifolia, Gymnosporia andongensis, Gymnosporia annobonensis, Gymnosporia arbutifolia, Gymnosporia arenicola, Gymnosporia bachmannii, Gymnosporia bailadillana, Gymnosporia baumii, Gymnosporia benguelensis, Gymnosporia beniensis, Gymnosporia berberoides, Gymnosporia bonii, Gymnosporia brevipetala, Gymnosporia buchananii, Gymnosporia buxifolia, Gymnosporia buxifolioides, Gymnosporia capitata, Gymnosporia cassinoides, Gymnosporia chevalieri, Gymnosporia commiphoroides, Gymnosporia cortii, Gymnosporia crataegina, Gymnosporia crenata, Gymnosporia devenishii, Gymnosporia dhofarensis, Gymnosporia divaricata, Gymnosporia diversifolia, Gymnosporia drummondii, Gymnosporia elliptica, Gymnosporia emarginata, Gymnosporia engleriana, Gymnosporia falconeri, Gymnosporia forsskaoliana, Gymnosporia fruticosa, Gymnosporia gariepensis, Gymnosporia glaucophylla, Gymnosporia gracilipes, Gymnosporia gracilis, Gymnosporia grandifolia, Gymnosporia grossularia, Gymnosporia gurueensis, Gymnosporia hainanensis, Gymnosporia harenensis, Gymnosporia harlandii, Gymnosporia harveyana, Gymnosporia heterophylla,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836200: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Rémi François de Paule Willemet (1762-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Willemet' in the authors string.
Marie Jordaan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jordaan' in the authors string.