Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Mir
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Telopea 20: 36 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001720
Common Names
- Pyrenaria Cherrapunjeana
- Cherrapunjee Pyrenaria
- Cherrapunjee Pyrenaria Tree
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Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana (also called 'Cherrapunji Pyrenaria', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Pyrenariaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the mountains of western North America. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, rocky, and clay soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana
Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana is native to India and can be found in the states of Meghalaya and Assam.
Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana?
Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana
What is the common name of Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana?
Cherrapunjee Pyrenaria
Where is Pyrenaria cherrapunjeana native to?
India
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161679-1: 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].