Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pahangensis
ID:
476774

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Keng

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 129 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476106



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria pahangensis
  • Pahang Pyrenaria
  • Pahang Pyrenaria


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Description

Pyrenaria pahangensis (also called 'Pahang 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 pahangensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and rheumatism, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria pahangensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria pahangensis 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 pahangensis

Pyrenaria pahangensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pyrenaria pahangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria pahangensis?

Pyrenaria pahangensis

What is the common name of Pyrenaria pahangensis?

Pyrenaria pahangensis

Where is Pyrenaria pahangensis 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

Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830414-1: 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].