Pyrola chlorantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 31: 190 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396274
Common Names
- Pyrola chlorantha
- Chlorantha Pyrola
- Chlorantha
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- Pyrola virens Schweigg. & Körte [valid]
- Pyrola oxypetala Austin ex A.Gray [valid]
- Thelaia chlorantha (Sw.) Alef. [valid]
- Pyrola virens paucifolia (Fernald) Fernald [valid]
- Pyrola virescens auct. [valid]
- Pyrola convoluta W.P.C.Barton [valid]
- Pyrola solunica S.D.Zhao [valid]
- Pyrola chlorantha convoluta (W.P.C.Barton) Fernald [valid]
- Pyrola chlorantha saximontana Fernald [valid]
- Pyrola chlorantha paucifolia Fernald [valid]
- Pyrola chlorantha paucifolia (Fernald) Camp [valid]
- Pyrola virens saximontana (Fernald) Fernald [valid]
Description
Pyrola chlorantha (also called Green-Flowered Shinleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem and grows up to 25 cm tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and up to 4 cm long. It produces green flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocky mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrola chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrola chlorantha has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.
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Pyrola chlorantha is a shade-loving perennial that can be grown in moist, acidic soils with good drainage. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Pyrola chlorantha
Pyrola chlorantha is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Pyrola chlorantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrola chlorantha?
Pyrola chlorantha
What is the common name of Pyrola chlorantha?
Green-flowered Wintergreen
What type of plant is Pyrola chlorantha?
Evergreen perennial
Species in the Pyrola genus
Pyrola alboreticulata, Pyrola alpina, Pyrola americana, Pyrola angustifolia, Pyrola aphylla, Pyrola asarifolia, Pyrola atropurpurea, Pyrola calliantha, Pyrola carpatica, Pyrola chlorantha, Pyrola chouana, Pyrola corbieri, Pyrola crypta, Pyrola decorata, Pyrola dentata, Pyrola elegantula, Pyrola elliptica, Pyrola faurieana, Pyrola forrestiana, Pyrola grandiflora, Pyrola japonica, Pyrola karakoramica, Pyrola macrocalyx, Pyrola markonica, Pyrola mattfeldiana, Pyrola media, Pyrola minor, Pyrola monophylla, Pyrola morrisonensis, Pyrola nephrophylla, Pyrola picta, Pyrola renifolia, Pyrola rotundifolia, Pyrola rugosa, Pyrola shanxiensis, Pyrola sororia, Pyrola subaphylla, Pyrola sumatrana, Pyrola szechuanica, Pyrola tschanbaischanica, Pyrola virgata, Pyrola xinjiangensis, Pyrola graebneriana,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.