Pyrenaria acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Choisy
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 14: 172 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470282
Common Names
- Pyrenaria acuminata
- Acuminata Pyrenaria
- Pyrenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrenaria acuminata (also called Acuminate Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa. It has a short, creeping rhizome and a single, fleshy, ovate-lanceolate leaf. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenaria acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenaria acuminata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrenaria acuminata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pyrenaria acuminata
Pyrenaria acuminata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pyrenaria acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria acuminata?
Pyrenaria acuminata
What is the common name of Pyrenaria acuminata?
Acuminate Pyrenaria
What type of plant is Pyrenaria acuminata?
It is a species of shrub.
Species in the Pyrenaria genus
Pyrenaria microphylla, Pyrenaria johorensis, Pyrenaria laotica, Pyrenaria acuminata, Pyrenaria attenuata, Pyrenaria viridifolia, Pyrenaria tawauensis, Pyrenaria villosula, Pyrenaria mindanaensis, Pyrenaria serrata, Pyrenaria pahangensis, Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia, Pyrenaria menglaensis, Pyrenaria spectabilis, Pyrenaria kwangsiensis, Pyrenaria hirta, Pyrenaria microcarpa, Pyrenaria oblongicarpa, Pyrenaria diospyricarpa, Pyrenaria jonquieriana, Pyrenaria khasiana, Pyrenaria maculatoclada, Pyrenaria wuiana, Pyrenaria sophiae, Pyrenaria pingpienensis, Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana, Pyrenaria kinibaluensis,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,
References
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829227-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].