Pyracantha densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1016565
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.T.Yu
Source:
rjp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 220 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015903
Common Names
- Pyracantha densiflora
- Dense-flowered Pyracantha
- Dense-flowered Firethorn
Searching for Pyracantha densiflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyracantha densiflora (also called dense-flowered firethorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pyracantha densiflora is used as an ornamental plant and has edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyracantha densiflora are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish stem.
Searching for Pyracantha densiflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyracantha densiflora is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and can reach a height of 3-4 feet.
Where to Find Pyracantha densiflora
Pyracantha densiflora is native to East Asia and can be found in parts of North America.
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-6473: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.