Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1066233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hu) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 174 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065571



Common Names

  • Loeseneriella yunnanensis
  • Yunnanensis Loeseneriella
  • Yunnanen's Loeseneriella


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Description

Loeseneriella yunnanensis (also called ‘Yunnan loeseneriella’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeseneriella yunnanensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have ovate leaves with serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella yunnanensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Loeseneriella yunnanensis

Loeseneriella yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in evergreen forests.

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15600479: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.