Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1291586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 178 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290924



Common Names

  • Forrestii Linnaea
  • Forrest's Twinflower
  • Forrest's Twin-Flower


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Description

Linnaea forrestii (also called Forrest's 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 forrestii is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linnaea forrestii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Linnaea forrestii 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 forrestii

Linnaea forrestii is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Querétaro and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Linnaea forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linnaea forrestii?

Linnaea forrestii

What are the common names of Linnaea forrestii?

Forrest's Twinflower

What is the natural habitat of Linnaea forrestii?

Linnaea forrestii is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

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