Pyrola chouana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Chang Y.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(2): 167 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226533
Common Names
- Pyrola chouana
- Chouan's Wintergreen
- Chouan's Shinleaf
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Pyrola chouana (also called Chou's Pyrola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to China. It is an evergreen, herbaceous plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola chouana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola chouana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in colour, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola chouana can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pyrola chouana
Pyrola chouana is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Pyrola chouana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola chouana?
Pyrola chouana
What type of plant is Pyrola chouana?
It is an herb
Where is Pyrola chouana found?
It is found in Central and South America
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
Chang You Yang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chang Y.Yang' in the authors string.