Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Endlicher] 1086. 1840 [Apr 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292626
Common Names
- Putterlickia Pyracantha
- Putterlickia pyracantha
- Putterlickia Pyracantha Plant
Description
Putterlickia pyracantha (also called firethorn putterlickia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it grows in rocky, open woods and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Putterlickia pyracantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Putterlickia pyracantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Putterlickia pyracantha is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Putterlickia pyracantha
Putterlickia pyracantha is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Putterlickia pyracantha FAQ
What is the common name of Putterlickia pyracantha?
African Boxthorn
What is the scientific name of African Boxthorn?
Putterlickia pyracantha
What is the family of Putterlickia pyracantha?
Rhamnaceae
Species in the Putterlickia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,