Pyrola atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 9: 372 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129050
Common Names
- Pyrola Atropurpurea
- Atropurpurea Pyrola
- Pyrola Purple-veined
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrola atropurpurea (also called Purple-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 atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola atropurpurea has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea
Pyrola atropurpurea 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
References
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.