Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1231506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 39(2): 5 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230844



Common Names

  • Chinese Tirpitzia
  • Tirpitzia sinensis
  • Tirpitzia sinensis var. sinensis


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Description

Tirpitzia sinensis (also called Chinese Tirpitzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tirpitzia sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tirpitzia sinensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tirpitzia sinensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tirpitzia sinensis

Tirpitzia sinensis is native to temperate regions of Asia.

Tirpitzia sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tirpitzia sinensis?

Tirpitzia sinensis

What is the common name of Tirpitzia sinensis?

Chinese Tirpitzia

Where is Tirpitzia sinensis native to?

Eastern North America

Species in the Tirpitzia genus

Species in the Linaceae family

Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,

References