Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
991153

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kouy-Tchéou : 349 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990491

Common Names

  • Photinia crassifolia
  • Thick-Leaved Photinia
  • Crassifoliate Photinia

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Description

Photinia crassifolia (also called 'Thick-leaved Photinia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach a height of up to 4 m. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Photinia crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Photinia crassifolia has white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Photinia crassifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a cold frame or sheltered spot outdoors. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Photinia crassifolia

Photinia crassifolia can be found in East Asia, from Japan to China.

Species in the Photinia genus

Photinia amphidoxa, Photinia arguta, Photinia beauverdiana, Photinia bodinieri, Photinia crassifolia, Photinia glomerata, Photinia integrifolia, Photinia loriformis, Photinia parvifolia, Photinia schneideriana, Photinia fraseri, Photinia matudai, Photinia mexicana, Photinia microcarpa, Photinia nussia, Photinia oblongifolia, Photinia wrightiana, Photinia davidiana, Photinia villosa, Photinia guerreris, Photinia floribunda, Photinia glabra, Photinia serratifolia, Photinia lochengensis, Photinia lanuginosa, Photinia chihsiniana, Photinia anlungensis, Photinia prunifolia, Photinia tushanensis, Photinia hirsuta, Photinia megaphylla, Photinia zhejiangensis, Photinia stenophylla, Photinia lasiogyna, Photinia chingiana, Photinia kwangsiensis, Photinia prionophylla, Photinia berberidifolia, Photinia lucida, Photinia fokienensis, Photinia impressivena, Photinia benthamiana, Photinia komarovii, Photinia chingshuiensis, Photinia pustulata, Photinia undulata, Photinia brandisii, Photinia griffithii, Photinia eugeniifolia, Photinia sorbifolia,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

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