Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
384402

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) House

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 7: 134. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383734

Common Names

  • Prince's Pine
  • One-sided Wintergreen
  • One-sided Shinleaf

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Synonyms

  • Orthilia procumbens Raf. [valid]
  • Orthilia parvifolia Raf. [valid]
  • Orthilia dentata Raf. [valid]
  • Orthilia secunda obtusata (Turcz.) Böcher [valid]
  • Orthilia secunda obtusata (Turcz.) House [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda obtusata Turcz. [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda obtusata (Turcz.) Hultén [valid]
  • Pyrola winkleriana Gand. [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda L. [valid]
  • Pyrola rossica Gand. [valid]
  • Pyrola pedemontana Gand. [valid]
  • Pyrola longifolia Gand. [valid]
  • Pyrola hybrida Vill. [valid]
  • Pyrola alpestris Gand. [valid]
  • Pyrola atrovirens Gand. [valid]
  • Actinocyclus secundus (L.) Klotzsch [illegitimate]
  • Actinocyclus secundus elatior Lange [valid]
  • Ramischia elatior (Lange) Rydb. [valid]
  • Ramischia obtusata (Turcz.) Freyn [valid]
  • Ramischia secunda (L.) Garcke [valid]
  • Ramischia secundiflora Opiz [valid]
  • Ramischia secundiflora obtusata (Turcz.) Andres [valid]
  • Ramischia secundiflora obtusata (Turcz.) Freyn [valid]
  • Pyrola elatior (Lange) Lundell [valid]
  • Orthilia kareliniana (A.K.Skortsov) Holub [valid]
  • Orthilia obtusata (Turcz.) H.Hara [valid]
  • Ramischia kareliniana A.K.Skvortsov [valid]
  • Orthilia obtusata xizangensis Y.L.Chou [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda nummularia Rupr. [valid]
  • Pyrola obtusata (Turcz.) Turcz. ex Komarov [valid]
  • Pyrola nummularia (Rupr.) Rupr. ex Komarov [valid]
  • Pyrola obtusata (Turcz.) Pavlov [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda vulgaris Turcz. [valid]
  • Ramischia secunda elatior (Lange) Andres [valid]
  • Orthilia elatior (Lange) House [valid]
  • Pyrola secunda pumila Cham. [valid]
  • Ramischia secunda obtusata (Turcz.) Andres [valid]

Description

Orthilia secunda (also called One-sided Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to North America. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthilia secunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and small mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthilia secunda has small white flowers with four petals and a single seed in the centre. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Orthilia secunda: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Orthilia secunda

Orthilia secunda is found in North America, including Canada and the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Orthilia secunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthilia secunda?

Orthilia secunda

What is the family of Orthilia secunda?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Orthilia secunda?

One-sided Wintergreen

Species in the Orthilia genus

Species in the Ericaceae family

References