Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Tian & J.Q.Liu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 261 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918331
Common Names
- Ostryopsis intermedia
- Intermediate Ostryopsis
- Intermediate-leaved Ostryopsis
Description
Ostryopsis intermedia (also called the Intermediate Ostryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China. It has long, thin, arching branches that are green in color with a white or yellowish-green underside. It is usually found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ostryopsis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ostryopsis intermedia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ostryopsis intermedia is a conifer native to China and can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.
Where to Find Ostryopsis intermedia
Ostryopsis intermedia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.
Species in the Ostryopsis genus
Species in the Betulaceae family
Alnus mayrii,
Alnus acuminata,
Alnus alnobetula,
Alnus cordata,
Alnus cremastogyne,
Alnus elliptica,
Alnus fallacina,
Alnus fauriei,
Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii,
Alnus firma,
Alnus formosana,
Alnus glutinosa,
Alnus glutipes,
Alnus hakkodensis,
Alnus hanedae,
Alnus henryi,
Alnus hirsuta,
Alnus hosoii,
Alnus incana,
Alnus japonica,
Alnus jorullensis,
Alnus lanata,
Alnus mairei,
Alnus mandshurica,
Alnus maritima,
Alnus matsumurae,
Alnus maximowiczii,
Alnus nepalensis,
Alnus nitida,
Alnus oblongifolia,
Alnus orientalis,
Alnus paniculata,
Alnus peculiaris,
Alnus pendula,
Alnus pubescens,
Alnus rhombifolia,
Alnus rubra,
Alnus serrulata,
Alnus serrulatoides,
Alnus sieboldiana,
Alnus subcordata,
Alnus suginoi,
Alnus trabeculosa,
Alnus vermicularis,
Alnus dolichocarpa,
Alnus djavanshirii,
Alnus lusitanica,
Betula alleghaniensis,
Betula alnoides,
Betula alpestris,
References
Bin Tian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Tian' in the authors string.