Pyrenaria hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) H.Keng
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 134 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247221
Common Names
- Pyrenaria hirta
- Pyrenaria hirta
- Pyrenaria hirta
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Pyrenaria hirta (also called Hairy Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenaria hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pyrenaria hirta var. cordatula (H.L.Li) S.X.Yang & T.L.MingPyrenaria hirta var. hirta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrenaria hirta is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrenaria hirta is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Pyrenaria hirta
Pyrenaria hirta can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.
Pyrenaria hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria hirta?
Pyrenaria hirta
What is the common name for Pyrenaria hirta?
Hairy Pyrenaria
What type of plant is Pyrenaria hirta?
It is a 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
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830406-1: 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].