Pyrola alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Andres
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Deutsche Bot. Monatsschr. 22: 19 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396323
Common Names
- Pyrola alpina
- Alpine Pyrola
- Alpine Shinleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrola alpina (also called Alpine Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola alpina has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola alpina is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the northern hemisphere. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Pyrola alpina
Pyrola alpina can be found in temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Pyrola alpina FAQ
What are the common names of Pyrola alpina?
Alpine shinleaf
What is the natural habitat of Pyrola alpina?
Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia
What type of soil does Pyrola alpina prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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
References
Heinrich Andres (1883-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andres' in the authors string.