Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
655365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) N.Tanaka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 109 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654697



Common Names

  • Helonias orientalis
  • Helonias Orientalis
  • Orientalis Helonias


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Synonyms

  • Heloniopsis grandiflora Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica Maxim. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis Tanaka [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis pauciflora A.Gray [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis pauciflora Maxim. [illegitimate]
  • Sugerokia orientalis (Thunb.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Sugerokia japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Scilla orientalis Thunb. [unknown]
  • Urginea japonica (Thunb.) auct. [deprecated]
  • Sugerokia japonica racemosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica purpurea Nakai [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis purpurea (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis breviscapa (Maxim.) Ohwi [valid]
  • Heloniopsis japonica breviscapa (Maxim.) Honda [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica yakusimensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis yakusimensis (Masam.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis breviscapa yakusimensis (Masam.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica grandiflora (Franch. & Sav.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica sanguinea Nakai [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis orientalis [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis pauciflora rubra Koidz. [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis japonica lateritia Nakai ex Honda [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis orientalis lutea Mochizuki [unknown]
  • Heloniopsis breviscapa breviscapa [unknown]

Description

Helonias orientalis (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helonias orientalis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helonias orientalis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonias orientalis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Helonias orientalis

Helonias orientalis is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Georgia.

Helonias orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helonias orientalis?

Helonias orientalis

What is the natural habitat of Helonias orientalis?

Helonias orientalis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What is the average height of Helonias orientalis?

Helonias orientalis typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

Species in the Helonias genus

Species in the Melanthiaceae family

Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.