Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
715950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18: t. 1742: xviii (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715283



Common Names

  • Hamamelis mollis
  • Chinese Witch-hazel
  • Soft-leaved Witch-hazel


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Description

Hamamelis mollis (also called Chinese Witch Hazel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hamamelidaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hamamelis mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hamamelis mollis is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, flattened, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamamelis mollis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hamamelis mollis

Hamamelis mollis is native to China and Korea.

Hamamelis mollis FAQ

What is the common name of Hamamelis mollis?

Chinese Witch Hazel

What is the natural habitat of Hamamelis mollis?

Woodlands and forests

What is the growth rate of Hamamelis mollis?

Slow to moderate

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-2838973: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.B.Forbes' in the authors string.