Pyrola karakoramica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Křísa
Source:
ipni
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 120: 426. 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001355297
Common Names
- Pyrola karakoramica
- Karakoram Wintergreen
- Karakoram Pyrola
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Pyrola karakoramica (also called Karakoram Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a small plant, reaching a height of only 10 cm. It is found in the Karakoram mountain range in Central Asia, growing in moist meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola karakoramica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola karakoramica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola karakoramica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Pyrola karakoramica
Pyrola karakoramica can be found in the mountains of western China.
Pyrola karakoramica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola karakoramica?
Pyrola karakoramica
What type of plant is Pyrola karakoramica?
It is a type of flowering shrub.
Where is Pyrola karakoramica found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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,