Pyrola virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Raf.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Autik. Bot. 102. 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396047
Common Names
- Pyrola virgata
- Virgin Pyrola
- Virgin Shinleaf
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Pyrola virgata (also called Virgin's Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America and Europe. It grows up to 15 cm tall and has oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola virgata 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
Pyrola virgata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrola virgata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Pyrola virgata
Pyrola virgata is native to the temperate forests of North America, specifically in Canada and the United States. It can be found in the understory of the forest, in areas with high humidity and plenty of shade.
Pyrola virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola virgata?
Pyrola virgata
What type of plant is Pyrola virgata?
It is an evergreen herb
Where does Pyrola virgata grow?
It grows in North America
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
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.