Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridifolia
ID:
476763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Symington ex H.Keng

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33: 284 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476095



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria viridifolia
  • Viridifolia Pyrenaria
  • Viridifolia Tree


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Description

Pyrenaria viridifolia (also called Green 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 viridifolia is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria viridifolia 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 viridifolia 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 viridifolia

Pyrenaria viridifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Pyrenaria viridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria viridifolia?

Pyrenaria viridifolia

What is the common name of Pyrenaria viridifolia?

Green-leaved Pyrenaria

What is the distribution of Pyrenaria viridifolia?

Pyrenaria viridifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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

Colin Fraser Symington (1905-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symington' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896682-1: 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].