Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatifolia
ID:
819193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 39: 68 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818527



Common Names

  • Syringa Pinnatifolia
  • Pinnatifolia Syringa
  • Pinnatifolia Syringa


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Description

Syringa pinnatifolia (also called Pinnate-Leaved Lilac, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and an upright habit. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and scrub. It has fragrant, white flowers in spring and dark green foliage in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Syringa pinnatifolia is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea and wine. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syringa pinnatifolia are white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syringa pinnatifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Syringa pinnatifolia

Syringa pinnatifolia can be found in temperate regions of China, Japan, and Korea.

Syringa pinnatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syringa pinnatifolia?

Syringa pinnatifolia

What is the common name of Syringa pinnatifolia?

Pinnatifolia Lilac

What is the natural habitat of Syringa pinnatifolia?

Mountain slopes and valleys in China

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:611149-1: 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].