Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
832872

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Invest. Stud. Nat. Mus. Hist. Nat. Shanghaiense 7: 16 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832207



Common Names

  • Forsythia mira
  • Korean Forsythia
  • Miracle Forsythia


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Description

Forsythia mira (also called Mira Forsythia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, forest edges, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Forsythia mira is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsythia mira has bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsythia mira can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be pruned to shape. It is also drought tolerant.

Where to Find Forsythia mira

Forsythia mira is native to China.

Forsythia mira FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsythia mira?

Forsythia mira

What is the natural habitat of Forsythia mira?

Forsythia mira is native to China and Japan.

What type of soil does Forsythia mira prefer?

Forsythia mira prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Mei Chen Chang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932913-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].