Status:
valid
Authors:
Labat, El-Achkar & R.Rabev.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 399 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279669
Common Names
- Pyrenacantha perrieri
- Perrieri Pyrenacantha
- Perrier's Firethorn
Description
Pyrenacantha perrieri (also called Perrier's Pyrenacantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenacantha perrieri is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenacantha perrieri has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrenacantha perrieri is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pyrenacantha perrieri
Pyrenacantha perrieri is native to Madagascar.
Pyrenacantha perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha perrieri?
Pyrenacantha perrieri
What is the common name of Pyrenacantha perrieri?
Perrier's Firethorn
What is the natural habitat of Pyrenacantha perrieri?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Pyrenacantha genus
Pyrenacantha ambrensis,
Pyrenacantha capitata,
Pyrenacantha longirostrata,
Pyrenacantha lebrunii,
Pyrenacantha klaineana,
Pyrenacantha grandifolia,
Pyrenacantha glabrescens,
Pyrenacantha gabonica,
Pyrenacantha cordicula,
Pyrenacantha sylvestris,
Pyrenacantha staudtii,
Pyrenacantha repanda,
Pyrenacantha puberula,
Pyrenacantha grandiflora,
Pyrenacantha kirkii,
Pyrenacantha vogeliana,
Pyrenacantha acuminata,
Pyrenacantha andapensis,
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi,
Pyrenacantha chlorantha,
Pyrenacantha humblotii,
Pyrenacantha laetevirens,
Pyrenacantha kaurabassana,
Pyrenacantha scandens,
Pyrenacantha volubilis,
Pyrenacantha malvifolia,
Pyrenacantha undulata,
Pyrenacantha perrieri,
Pyrenacantha tropophila,
Pyrenacantha anhydathoda,
Pyrenacantha gossweileri,
Pyrenacantha macrocarpa,
Pyrenacantha rostrata,
Pyrenacantha soyauxii,
Pyrenacantha thomsoniana,
Pyrenacantha manchesteriana,
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii,
Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,
References
Elias El-Achkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Achkar' in the authors string.