Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1247885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) H.Keng

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 134 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247223



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria microcarpa
  • Pyrenaria microcarpa
  • Pyrenaria microcarpa


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Description

Pyrenaria microcarpa (also called Small-fruited 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 microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyrenaria microcarpa var. ovalifolia (H.L.Li) T.L.Ming & S.X.Yang
Pyrenaria microcarpa var. microcarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrenaria microcarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Pyrenaria microcarpa can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Pyrenaria microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria microcarpa?

Pyrenaria microcarpa

What is the common name for Pyrenaria microcarpa?

Small-fruited Pyrenaria

What type of plant is Pyrenaria microcarpa?

It is a 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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' 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:830409-1: 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].