Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sophiae
ID:
1282702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hu) S.X.Yang & T.L.Ming

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Chin. J. Appl. Environ. Biol. 3(3): 283 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282040



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria sophiae
  • Sophie's Pyrenaria
  • Pyrenaria Orchid


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Description

Pyrenaria sophiae (also called Sophie's Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to China and is found in evergreen forests and limestone hills. It has leathery leaves that are elliptic or ovate in shape and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenaria sophiae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria sophiae has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria sophiae is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pyrenaria sophiae

Pyrenaria sophiae can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Pyrenaria sophiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria sophiae?

Pyrenaria sophiae

What is the common name of Pyrenaria sophiae?

Sophie's Pyrenaria

Where is Pyrenaria sophiae found?

Pyrenaria sophiae is found in China

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

Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' 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:998086-1: 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].