Pyrola grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radius
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Pyrola & Chimophila : 27 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396287
Common Names
- Pyrola grandiflora
- Grandiflora Pyrola
- Grandiflora
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- Pyrola borealis Rydb. [valid]
- Thelaia grandiflora (Radius) Alef. [valid]
- Pyrola grandiflora canadensis (Andres) A.E.Porsild [valid]
- Pyrola grandiflora gormanii (Rydb.) A.E.Porsild [valid]
- Pyrola grandiflora grandiflora [valid]
- Pyrola gormanii Rydb. [valid]
- Pyrola occidentalis R.Br. [valid]
- Thelaia occidentalis (R.Br.) Alef. [valid]
- Pyrola canadensis Andres [valid]
Description
Pyrola grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered 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 large white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocky mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pyrola grandiflora sub. grandifloraPyrola grandiflora sub. norvegica (Knaben) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyrola grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Pyrola grandiflora can be found in the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California.
Pyrola grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola grandiflora?
Pyrola grandiflora
What is the common name of Pyrola grandiflora?
Large-flowered Wintergreen
What type of plant is Pyrola grandiflora?
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
Justus Radius (1797-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radius' in the authors string.