Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 26: 224 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667895
Common Names
- Endressia pyrenaica
- Pyrenean Endressia
- Pyrenean Threadwort
Description
Endressia pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Endressia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Primulaceae family. It is found in the Amazonian region of Peru and Ecuador, and grows in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Endressia pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Endressia pyrenaica is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endressia pyrenaica is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Endressia pyrenaica
Endressia pyrenaica can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Endressia pyrenaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endressia pyrenaica?
Endressia pyrenaica
What is the family of Endressia pyrenaica?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Endressia pyrenaica?
Grass
Species in the Endressia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,