Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
470947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 122 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470279



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria laotica
  • Laotica Pyrenaria
  • Pyrenaria


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Description

Pyrenaria laotica (also called Laotian 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 laotica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria laotica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria laotica 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 laotica

Pyrenaria laotica can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pyrenaria laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria laotica?

Pyrenaria laotica

What is the common name of Pyrenaria laotica?

Laotian Pyrenaria

What type of plant is Pyrenaria laotica?

It is a species of shrub.

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830408-1: 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].