Pyrola calliantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Andres
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1: 173 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396315
Common Names
- Pyrola calliantha
- Beautiful Wintergreen
- Beautiful Shinleaf
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- Pyrola rockii Křísa [valid]
- Pyrola hopeiensis Nakai [valid]
- Pyrola calliantha tibetana Y.L.Chou [valid]
- Pyrola andresii Křísa [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia chinensis (Andres) Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia tibetana (Andres) Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia chinensis Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia communis Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia laurifolia Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia sphaeroides Andres [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia tibetana Andres [valid]
- Pyrola calliantha calliantha [valid]
Description
Pyrola calliantha (also called Beautiful Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola calliantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola calliantha 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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Pyrola calliantha is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Pyrola calliantha
Pyrola calliantha can be found in temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Pyrola calliantha FAQ
What are the common names of Pyrola calliantha?
Beautiful wintergreen
What is the natural habitat of Pyrola calliantha?
Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia
What type of soil does Pyrola calliantha 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.