Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
985074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) M.Roem.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 220. 1847 [Apr 1847]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984412


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Description

Pyracantha crenulata (also called Firethorn, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Rosaceae family. It has white flowers and red-orange berries. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pyracantha crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyracantha crenulata for. flava hort.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pyracantha crenulata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyracantha crenulata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 15-20°C. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist compost.

Where to Find Pyracantha crenulata

Pyracantha crenulata is native to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

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-1129: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.