Pyrola minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 396 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396086
Common Names
- Lesser Wintergreen
- Smaller Shinleaf
- Smaller Pyrola
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- Pyrola montana Bubani [valid]
- Pyrola rosea Sm. [valid]
- Amelia minor (L.) Alef. [valid]
- Braxilia minor (L.) House [valid]
- Braxilia parvifolia Raf. [valid]
- Braxilia squamata Raf. [valid]
- Erxlebenia minor (L.) Rydb. [valid]
- Erxlebenia rosea Opiz [valid]
- Pyrola conferta Fisch. ex Ledeb. [valid]
- Pyrola intermedia Schleich. ex Arcang. [valid]
- Pyrola minor conferta Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
Description
Pyrola minor (also called Lesser 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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola minor 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 minor 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 minor
Pyrola minor 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 minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola minor?
Pyrola minor
What is the family of Pyrola minor?
Ericaceae
What is the common name of Pyrola minor?
Lesser 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.