Status:
valid
Authors:
(Y.K.Li) S.X.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 380 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276146
Common Names
- Pyrenaria maculatoclada
- Spotted Pyrenaria
- Spotted Pyrenaria Orchid
Description
Pyrenaria maculatoclada (also called Maculatoclada Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in subtropical and temperate forests, as well as in scrubland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenaria maculatoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenaria maculatoclada has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrenaria maculatoclada is a perennial shrub native to China. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Pyrenaria maculatoclada
Pyrenaria maculatoclada can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.
Pyrenaria maculatoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria maculatoclada?
Pyrenaria maculatoclada
What is the natural habitat of Pyrenaria maculatoclada?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What are the common names of Pyrenaria maculatoclada?
Spotted Pyrenaria
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
Yong Kang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.K.Li' in the authors string.
Shi Xiong Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.X.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439292-2: 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].