Pyrola sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Andres
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 5 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396058
Common Names
- Pyrola sumatrana
- Sumatran Pyrola
- Sumatran Shinleaf
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Pyrola sumatrana (also called Sumatran Pyrola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal herb for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyrola sumatrana are white, bell-shaped and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola sumatrana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Sumatra. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a shady location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be pruned back in early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Pyrola sumatrana
Pyrola sumatrana is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and plenty of shade.
Pyrola sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola sumatrana?
Pyrola sumatrana
What type of plant is Pyrola sumatrana?
It is an evergreen herb
Where does Pyrola sumatrana grow?
It grows in Southeast Asia
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
Heinrich Andres (1883-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andres' in the authors string.