Pyrenaria villosula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 484 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476099
Common Names
- Pyrenaria villosula
- Hairy Pyrenaria
- Hairy Pyrenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pyrenaria villosula (also called 'Hairy 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 villosula is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrenaria villosula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pyrenaria villosula 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 villosula
Pyrenaria villosula is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pyrenaria villosula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria villosula?
Pyrenaria villosula
What is the common name of Pyrenaria villosula?
Pyrenaria villosula
Where is Pyrenaria villosula found?
Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829239-1: 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].