Pyrola elegantula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Andres
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 764 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396295
Common Names
- Pyrola elegantula
- Shining Wintergreen
- Elegant Shinleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrola elegantula (also called Elegant Shinleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem and grows up to 25 cm tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and up to 4 cm long. It produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocky mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola elegantula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyrola elegantula are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola elegantula is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pyrola elegantula
Pyrola elegantula can be found in the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California.
Pyrola elegantula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola elegantula?
Pyrola elegantula
What is the common name of Pyrola elegantula?
Elegant Wintergreen
What type of plant is Pyrola elegantula?
Evergreen perennial
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.