Pyrola crypta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jolles
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 798 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340535
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Pyrola crypta (also called Hidden Pyrola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola crypta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola crypta has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola crypta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It is best grown in partial shade and requires moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the plants are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pyrola crypta
Pyrola crypta is native to temperate and subtropical regions of North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Pyrola crypta FAQ
What is the common name of Pyrola crypta?
Cryptic Pyrola
What is the natural habitat of Pyrola crypta?
Grassland
What is the flowering season of Pyrola crypta?
Summer
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
Diana D. Jolles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jolles' in the authors string.