Pyrostria brunnescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Utteridge & A.P.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 751 (2009 publ. 2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918359
Common Names
- Pyrostria brunnescens
- Brunnescens Pyrostria
- Pyrostria Brunnescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrostria brunnescens (also called Brown Pyrostria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrostria brunnescens is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pyrostria brunnescens are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrostria brunnescens is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pyrostria brunnescens
Pyrostria brunnescens is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Species in the Pyrostria genus
Pyrostria affinis, Pyrostria alaotrensis, Pyrostria alluaudii, Pyrostria amporoforensis, Pyrostria analamazaotrensis, Pyrostria andilanensis, Pyrostria angustifolia, Pyrostria anjouanensis, Pyrostria ankazobeensis, Pyrostria bibracteata, Pyrostria bispathacea, Pyrostria breonii, Pyrostria chapmanii, Pyrostria commersonii, Pyrostria cordifolia, Pyrostria fasciculata, Pyrostria ferruginea, Pyrostria hystrix, Pyrostria lobulata, Pyrostria macrophylla, Pyrostria madagascariensis, Pyrostria major, Pyrostria media, Pyrostria orbicularis, Pyrostria phyllanthoidea, Pyrostria pseudocommersonii, Pyrostria sarodranensis, Pyrostria socotrana, Pyrostria urschii, Pyrostria uzungwaensis, Pyrostria variistipula, Pyrostria viburnoides, Pyrostria inflata, Pyrostria isomonensis, Pyrostria italyensis, Pyrostria pendula, Pyrostria serpentina, Pyrostria ixorifolia, Pyrostria richardiae, Pyrostria revoluta, Pyrostria perrieri, Pyrostria oleifolia, Pyrostria neriifolia, Pyrostria louvelii, Pyrostria longiflora, Pyrostria capuronii, Pyrostria asosa, Pyrostria antsirananensis, Pyrostria antsalovensis, Pyrostria ankaranensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463767: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.