Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
praecox
ID:
602898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 2: 66 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602230



Common Names

  • Chimonanthus praecox
  • Praecox Chimonanthus
  • Early Wintersweet


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Synonyms

  • Meratia fragrans Loisel. [unknown]
  • Meratia praecox Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Meratia yunnanensis Hu [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox intermedius (Makino) Okuyama [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox luteus G.Don [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox luteus (G.Don) Okuyama [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox reflexus B.Zhao [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox versicolor B.Zhao [unknown]
  • Beureria praecox Kuntze [unknown]
  • Calycanthus praecox L. [unknown]
  • Calycanthus suaveolens Salisb. [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus caespitosus T.B.Chao, Zhi X.Chen & Zhen Q.Li [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus fragrans Lindl. [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus fragrans grandiflorus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus grandiflorus Steud. [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus luteus Hort ex Bielawski [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus parviflorus Raf. [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox concolor Makino [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox grandiflorus (Lindl.) Makino [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus praecox intermedius Makino [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus verus hort. ex Bielawski [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Meratia praecox grandiflora (Lindl.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus baokanensis D.M.Chen & Z.L.Dai [unknown]
  • Chimonanthus baokanensis yupiensis D.M.Chen & Z.L.Dai [unknown]
  • Butneria praecox (L.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]

Description

Chimonanthus praecox (also called Winter-flowering Allspice, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or yellow in color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chimonanthus praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimonanthus praecox is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonanthus praecox is a deciduous shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Once established, the plant requires little care and maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chimonanthus praecox

Chimonanthus praecox is native to China and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Chimonanthus praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonanthus praecox?

Chimonanthus praecox

What is the common name of Chimonanthus praecox?

Early Chimonanthus

What is the natural habitat of Chimonanthus praecox?

Chimonanthus praecox is native to the forests of China

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2718305: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.