Pyracantha angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1014959
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 1: 761 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014297
Common Names
- Pyracantha Angustifolia
- Narrow-Leaved Firethorn
- Narrow-Leaved Pyracantha
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Pyracantha angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved firethorn, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, northern Iran, and western Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as an ornamental hedge.
Uses & Benefits
Pyracantha angustifolia is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. The berries of the plant can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyracantha angustifolia has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Pyracantha angustifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub should be planted in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Pyracantha angustifolia
Pyracantha angustifolia can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Species in the Pyracantha genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6005: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.