Pyrola decorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Andres
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 7 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396262
Common Names
- Pyrola decorata
- Decorata Pyrola
- Decorata
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- Pyrola oreodoxa Andres [valid]
- Pyrola decorata alba (Andres) Y.L.Chou [valid]
- Pyrola handeliana Andres [valid]
- Pyrola alba Andres [valid]
- Pyrola alba viridiflora Andres [valid]
- Pyrola decorata decorata [valid]
Description
Pyrola decorata (also called Decorated 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 decorata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrola decorata has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.
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Pyrola decorata is a shade-loving perennial that can be grown in moist, acidic soils with good drainage. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Pyrola decorata
Pyrola decorata is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Pyrola decorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola decorata?
Pyrola decorata
What are the common names of Pyrola decorata?
Decorated Pyrola
What is the natural habitat of Pyrola decorata?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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.