Pyrolirion tarahuasicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarahuasicum
ID:
915025
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 63 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914360
Common Names
- Pyrolirion tarahuasicum
- Tarahuasicum Pyrolirion
- Pyrolirion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrolirion tarahuasicum (also called 'Tarahua Pyrolirion', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrolirion tarahuasicum is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrolirion tarahuasicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrolirion tarahuasicum is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pyrolirion tarahuasicum
Pyrolirion tarahuasicum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Pyrolirion genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459323: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.