Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tawauensis
ID:
476765

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Keng

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476097



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria tawauensis
  • Tawauensis Pyrenaria
  • Tawauensis Tree


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Description

Pyrenaria tawauensis (also called Tawau Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Pyrenariaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria tawauensis 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 tawauensis 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 tawauensis

Pyrenaria tawauensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Pyrenaria tawauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria tawauensis?

Pyrenaria tawauensis

What is the common name of Pyrenaria tawauensis?

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What is the family of Pyrenaria tawauensis?

Thymelaeaceae

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:830419-1: 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].