Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Y.Tong
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dept. Biol. Coll. Sci. Sun Yatsen Univ. 2: 35 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065290
Common Names
- Rhodoleia
- Henryi
- Henryi Rhodoleia
Description
Rhodoleia henryi (also called Henry'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 henryi 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 henryi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodoleia henryi is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Rhodoleia henryi
Rhodoleia henryi can be found in the tropical forests of China.
Species in the Rhodoleia 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,