Pyrola elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 273 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396294
Common Names
- Pyrola Elliptica
- Elliptic Shinleaf
- Elliptic Wintergreen
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- Pyrola maximowicziana Makino [valid]
- Pyrola reticulata Raf. ex DC. [valid]
- Pyrola compacta Jenn. [valid]
- Pyrola hybrida Raf. [illegitimate]
- Thelaia elliptica (Nutt.) Alef. [valid]
Description
Pyrola elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptic-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 elliptica 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 elliptica 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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Pyrola elliptica 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 elliptica
Pyrola elliptica can be found in the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California.
Pyrola elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola elliptica?
Pyrola elliptica
What is the common name of Pyrola elliptica?
Elliptic-leaved Wintergreen
What type of plant is Pyrola elliptica?
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.