Linnaea chinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1291583
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Braun & Vatke
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 22: 291 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290921
Common Names
- Chinensis Linnaea
- Chinese Twinflower
- Chinese Twin-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linnaea chinensis (also called Chinese Twinflower, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and has white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along streams, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Linnaea chinensis is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linnaea chinensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linnaea chinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Linnaea chinensis
Linnaea chinensis is native to East Asia. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Linnaea chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linnaea chinensis?
Linnaea chinensis
What are the common names of Linnaea chinensis?
Chinese Twinflower
What is the natural habitat of Linnaea chinensis?
Linnaea chinensis is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Linnaea genus
Linnaea borealis, Linnaea floribunda, Linnaea spathulata, Linnaea serrata, Linnaea uniflora, Linnaea chinensis, Linnaea forrestii, Linnaea macrotera, Linnaea engleriana, Linnaea parvifolia, Linnaea amabilis, Linnaea coriacea, Linnaea dipelta, Linnaea elegans, Linnaea grandifolia, Linnaea occidentalis, Linnaea tetrasepala, Linnaea yunnanensis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148547-1: Based on the initial data import