Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
819165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau & Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 5: 103 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818499



Common Names

  • Syringa tomentella
  • Syringa
  • Tomentella


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Description

Syringa tomentella (also called Downy Lilac, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows up to 6-8 feet tall. It is native to China and is found in woodlands and hedgerows. It has fragrant, pale lilac flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Syringa tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Syringa tomentella sub. tomentella
Syringa tomentella sub. sweginzowii (Koehne & Lingelsh.) Jin Y.Chen & D.Y.Hong
Syringa tomentella sub. yunnanensis (Franch.) Jin Y.Chen & D.Y.Hong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syringa tomentella 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 tomentella 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 tomentella

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

Syringa tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syringa tomentella?

Syringa tomentella

What is the common name of Syringa tomentella?

Downy lilac

What is the native range of Syringa tomentella?

Eastern Asia

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:611176-1: 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].