Forsythia viridissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
J. Hort. Soc. London 1: 226 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832231
Common Names
- Forsythia viridissima
- Green Forsythia
- Green-Stem Forsythia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Forsythia viridissima (also called Green 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 viridissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make tea and are also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forsythia viridissima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Forsythia viridissima is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering can be done in early spring by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and covering it with a layer of mulch. The branch should be left in the soil until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Forsythia viridissima
Forsythia viridissima is native to China.
Forsythia viridissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forsythia viridissima?
Forsythia viridissima
What is the common name of Forsythia viridissima?
Greenstem Forsythia
What type of plant is Forsythia viridissima?
Deciduous shrub
Species in the Forsythia genus
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608903-1: 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].