Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fortuneana
ID:
1014961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) H.L.Li

Source:
rjp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 420 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014299

Common Names

  • Pyracantha Fortuneana
  • Fortune's Firethorn
  • Fortune's Pyracantha

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Description

Pyracantha fortuneana (also called Chinese firethorn, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae. It is native to China and Taiwan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as an ornamental hedge.

Uses & Benefits

Pyracantha fortuneana 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 fortuneana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyracantha fortuneana 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 fortuneana

Pyracantha fortuneana can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

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-6006: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.