Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
henryi
ID:
1065934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 29: t. 2817 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065272



Common Names

  • Sinowilsonia
  • Henryi
  • Henryi Sinowilsonia


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Description

Sinowilsonia henryi (also called Henry's Sinowilsonia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to western China, from Sichuan to Yunnan. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sinowilsonia 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

Sinowilsonia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinowilsonia henryi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Sinowilsonia henryi

Sinowilsonia henryi can be found in the tropical forests of China.

Species in the Sinowilsonia 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,

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