Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
inermis
ID:
993005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vidal

Source:
rjp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 301 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000992343

Common Names

  • Inerme Firethorn
  • Inerme Pyracantha
  • Inerme's Firethorn

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Description

Pyracantha inermis (also called Firethorn, among many other common names) is a species of Pyracantha native to Europe and North Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 4m tall and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pyracantha inermis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. The fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies. The leaves can be used to make tea and the bark can be used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyracantha inermis is white or pink, and the seed is a small, black, shiny drupe. The seedlings are small and have a white or pink flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyracantha inermis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pyracantha inermis

Pyracantha inermis can be found in the wild in Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

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,

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