Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
564872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & P.K.Chou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 5: 20 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564204

Common Names

  • Berchemiella yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Berchemiella
  • Yunnan Leatherwood

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Description

Berchemiella yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Berchemiella, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to China. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Berchemiella yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berchemiella yunnanensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berchemiella yunnanensis can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Berchemiella yunnanensis

Berchemiella yunnanensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.

Berchemiella yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berchemiella yunnanensis?

Berchemiella yunnanensis

What is the common name of Berchemiella yunnanensis?

Yunnan Berchemiella

What is the natural habitat of Berchemiella yunnanensis?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and meadows.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674780: Based on the initial data import
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Pan Kai Chou (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Chou' in the authors string.