Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lipingensis
ID:
509509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) T.L.Ming

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 12: 444 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508841



Common Names

  • Cleyera lipingensis
  • Lipingensis Cleyera
  • Lipingensis


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Synonyms

  • Eurya ochnacea lipingensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Cleyera lipingensis (also called Chinese Cleyera, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Pentaphylacaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has leathery, elliptic-lanceolate leaves with entire margins and a glossy upper surface.

Uses & Benefits

Cleyera lipingensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleyera lipingensis var. taipinensis (H.Keng) T.L.Ming

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleyera lipingensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleyera lipingensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Cleyera lipingensis

Cleyera lipingensis is native to China.

Cleyera lipingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleyera lipingensis?

Cleyera lipingensis

What is the common name of Cleyera lipingensis?

Liping Cleyera

What is the natural habitat of Cleyera lipingensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

References

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.