Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 142 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129049
Common Names
- Pyrola Alboreticulata
- Alboreticulata Pyrola
- Pyrola White-veined
Description
Pyrola alboreticulata (also called White-veined Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is found in moist woodlands. It has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters and are surrounded by four green sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola alboreticulata is a species of fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola alboreticulata has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrola alboreticulata is a perennial herb native to western North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Pyrola alboreticulata
Pyrola alboreticulata is found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan.
Species in the Pyrola genus
Pyrola alboreticulata,
Pyrola alpina,
Pyrola americana,
Pyrola angustifolia,
Pyrola aphylla,
Pyrola asarifolia,
Pyrola atropurpurea,
Pyrola calliantha,
Pyrola carpatica,
Pyrola chlorantha,
Pyrola chouana,
Pyrola corbieri,
Pyrola crypta,
Pyrola decorata,
Pyrola dentata,
Pyrola elegantula,
Pyrola elliptica,
Pyrola faurieana,
Pyrola forrestiana,
Pyrola grandiflora,
Pyrola japonica,
Pyrola karakoramica,
Pyrola macrocalyx,
Pyrola markonica,
Pyrola mattfeldiana,
Pyrola media,
Pyrola minor,
Pyrola monophylla,
Pyrola morrisonensis,
Pyrola nephrophylla,
Pyrola picta,
Pyrola renifolia,
Pyrola rotundifolia,
Pyrola rugosa,
Pyrola shanxiensis,
Pyrola sororia,
Pyrola subaphylla,
Pyrola sumatrana,
Pyrola szechuanica,
Pyrola tschanbaischanica,
Pyrola virgata,
Pyrola xinjiangensis,
Pyrola graebneriana,
Species in the Ericaceae family