Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barringtoniifolia
ID:
476775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Seem.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 49 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476107



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia
  • Barrington's Pyrenaria
  • Barrington's Pyrenaria


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Description

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia (also called Barrington's Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and rheumatism, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia has white flowers with yellow anthers and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia?

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia

What is the common name of Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia?

Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia

Where is Pyrenaria barringtoniifolia found?

Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829229-1: 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].