Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
397564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 93 1812

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396896



Common Names

  • Pyrenean Petrocallis
  • Petrocallis pyrenaica
  • Pyrenaica Petrocallis


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Description

Petrocallis pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Europe. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petrocallis pyrenaica is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrocallis pyrenaica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrocallis pyrenaica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Petrocallis pyrenaica

Petrocallis pyrenaica can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Petrocallis pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrocallis pyrenaica?

Petrocallis pyrenaica

What is the natural habitat of Petrocallis pyrenaica?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Europe

What are the common uses of Petrocallis pyrenaica?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

Species in the Petrocallis genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.