Pyrola carpatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Holub & Křísa
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6: 82 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396313
Common Names
- Pyrola carpatica
- Carpathian Wintergreen
- Carpathian Shinleaf
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Pyrola carpatica (also called Carpathian 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 carpatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola carpatica 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 carpatica 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 carpatica
Pyrola carpatica can be found in temperate regions of Europe.
Pyrola carpatica FAQ
What are the common names of Pyrola carpatica?
Carpathian wintergreen
What is the natural habitat of Pyrola carpatica?
Mountainous regions of Europe and Asia
What type of soil does Pyrola carpatica 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
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.