Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wuiana
ID:
1276814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hung T.Chang) S.X.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 381 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276152



Common Names

  • Pyrenaria wuiana
  • Wu Pyrenaria
  • Wu Pyrenaria Orchid


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Description

Pyrenaria wuiana (also called Wu's Pyrenaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in subtropical and temperate forests, as well as in scrubland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenaria wuiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenaria wuiana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenaria wuiana is a perennial shrub native to China. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Pyrenaria wuiana

Pyrenaria wuiana can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Bhutan.

Pyrenaria wuiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenaria wuiana?

Pyrenaria wuiana

What is the natural habitat of Pyrenaria wuiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Pyrenaria wuiana?

Wu's Pyrenaria

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

Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' 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:60439294-2: 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].