Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diospyricarpa
ID:
1275563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 60 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274901



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria diospyricarpa
  • Diospyros Pyrenaria
  • Diospyros Fruit


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Description

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa (also called Diospyricarp Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a food plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa var. camelliiflora (Kurz) S.X.Yang
Pyrenaria diospyricarpa var. diospyricarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pyrenaria diospyricarpa

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria diospyricarpa?

Pyrenaria diospyricarpa

What is the common name of Pyrenaria diospyricarpa?

Diospyricarp Pyrenaria

What is the natural habitat of Pyrenaria diospyricarpa?

Dry, rocky slopes and outcrops

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829231-1: 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].