Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
sinensis
ID:
692290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 428 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691623



Common Names

  • Fortunearia sinensis
  • Chinese Fortunea
  • Fortunea Sinensis


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Description

Fortunearia sinensis (also called Fortunearia sinensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fortunearia sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fortunearia sinensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fortunearia sinensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fortunearia sinensis

Fortunearia sinensis can be found in China and Japan.

Fortunearia sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fortunearia sinensis?

Fortunearia sinensis

What is the common name of Fortunearia sinensis?

Chinese Fortunearia

What is the family of Fortunearia sinensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Fortunearia genus

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813784: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.