Pyrola rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 396 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396288
Common Names
- Pyrola rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Pyrola
- Rotundifolia
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- Pyrola tianschanica Poljakov [valid]
- Pyrola monophyla Raf. [illegitimate]
- Pyrola major Lam. [valid]
- Pyrola magna Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [valid]
- Pyrola serotina La Fons [valid]
- Pyrola ovalifolia Schur [valid]
- Pyrola declinata Moench [valid]
- Pyrola groenlandica Hornem. [valid]
- Thelaia intermedia Alef. [valid]
- Thelaia rotundifolia (L.) Alef. [valid]
- Thelaia arenaria Alef. [valid]
- Thelaia bracteosa Alef. [valid]
- Pyrola rotundifolia rotundifolia [valid]
- Pyrola pumila (Hornem.) Hornem. ex Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
Description
Pyrola rotundifolia (also called Round-Leaved 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 round-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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia sub. maritima (Kenyon) E.F.WarbPyrola rotundifolia sub. rotundifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyrola rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia
Pyrola rotundifolia can be found in the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California.
Pyrola rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola rotundifolia?
Pyrola rotundifolia
What is the common name of Pyrola rotundifolia?
Round-leaved Wintergreen
What type of plant is Pyrola rotundifolia?
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.