Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1065943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun ex Exell

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 1: 97 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065281



Common Names

  • Rhodoleia
  • Forrestii
  • Forrestii Rhodoleia


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Description

Rhodoleia forrestii (also called Forrest's Rhodoleia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodoleia forrestii is used as an ornamental plant and also as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodoleia forrestii has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are erect with lanceolate leaves.

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Where to Find Rhodoleia forrestii

Rhodoleia forrestii can be found in the tropical forests of China.

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 tro-15100104: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.