Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mindanaensis
ID:
476769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 20: 407 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476101



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria mindanaensis
  • Mindanao Pyrenaria
  • Mindanao Pyrenaria


Searching for Pyrenaria mindanaensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pyrenaria mindanaensis (also called 'Mindanao Pyrenaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pyrenariaceae. It is native to East Asia and is found in wet, tropical forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenaria mindanaensis is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria mindanaensis has white flowers with yellow anthers and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

Searching for Pyrenaria mindanaensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria mindanaensis is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pyrenaria mindanaensis

Pyrenaria mindanaensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pyrenaria mindanaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria mindanaensis?

Pyrenaria mindanaensis

What is the common name of Pyrenaria mindanaensis?

Pyrenaria mindanaensis

Where is Pyrenaria mindanaensis found?

Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830411-1: 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].