Pyrenaria microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 1: 340 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470269
Common Names
- Pyrenaria Microphylla
- Microphylla Pyrenaria
- Pyrenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrenaria microphylla (also called 'Microphylla Pyrenaria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a single, erect stem and a few, alternate, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and usually found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenaria microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenaria microphylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrenaria microphylla 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 microphylla
Pyrenaria microphylla can be found in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Pyrenaria microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria microphylla?
Pyrenaria microphylla
What is the common name of Pyrenaria microphylla?
Small-leaved Pyrenaria
What type of plant is Pyrenaria microphylla?
It is a species of 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
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830410-1: 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].