Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
thomsoniana
ID:
1328415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Byng & Utteridge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 176: 292 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340869



Common Names

  • Pyrenacantha Thomsoniana
  • Thomson's Firethorn
  • Thomson's Spiny Thorn


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Description

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana (also called Thomson's Firethorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and red berries and grows in rocky areas, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Pyrenacantha thomsoniana

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha thomsoniana?

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana

Where is Pyrenacantha thomsoniana found?

It is found in India.

What type of plant is Pyrenacantha thomsoniana?

Pyrenacantha thomsoniana is a shrub.

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.