Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
819146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 13: 73 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818480



Common Names

  • Syringa pubescens
  • Syringa
  • Pubescens


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Description

Syringa pubescens (also called Downy 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Syringa pubescens sub. patula (Palib.) M.C.Chang & X.L.Chen
Syringa pubescens sub. microphylla (Diels) M.C.Chang & X.L.Chen
Syringa pubescens sub. pubescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syringa pubescens is a white, fragrant, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with rounded leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syringa pubescens can be propagated by softwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Syringa pubescens

Syringa pubescens is native to China and can be found in the temperate forests of the country.

Syringa pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syringa pubescens?

Syringa pubescens

What is the common name of Syringa pubescens?

Downy Lilac

What is the natural habitat of Syringa pubescens?

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:611153-1: 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].