Pyrola media - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 25: 257 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396088
Common Names
- Medium Wintergreen
- Medium Shinleaf
- Medium Pyrola
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- Pyrola convallariifolia P.A.Genty [valid]
- Thelaia media (Sw.) Alef. [valid]
- Amelia media (Sw.) Alef. [valid]
- Braxilia media (Sw.) Raf. [valid]
Description
Pyrola media (also called Intermediate Shinleaf, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola media is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola media has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Pyrola media is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Division of the plant can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pyrola media
Pyrola media is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows, and is often found in coniferous or mixed forests.
Pyrola media FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola media?
Pyrola media
What is the family of Pyrola media?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Pyrola media?
Intermediate Wintergreen
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
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.