Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Species:
chinensis
ID:
749062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 254 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748395



Common Names

  • Stachyurus Chinensis
  • Chinese Stachyurus
  • Chinese Stachyurus Chinensis


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Synonyms

  • Stachyurus chinensis cuspidatus (Li) Y.C.Tang & Y.L.Cao [unknown]
  • Stachyurus chinensis latus (Li) Y.C.Tang & Y.L.Cao [unknown]
  • Stachyurus sigeyosii Masam. [unknown]
  • Stachyurus caudatilimbus C.Y.Wu & S.K.Chen [unknown]
  • Stachyurus duclouxii Pit. [unknown]
  • Stachyurus chinensis cuspidatus H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Stachyurus chinensis latus H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Stachyurus chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Stachyurus chinensis chinensis [unknown]

Description

Stachyurus chinensis (also called 'Chinese Stachyurus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Stachyuraceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, and is native to China. It is found in moist habitats, and is often found growing near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyurus chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stachyurus chinensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyurus chinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Stachyurus chinensis

Stachyurus chinensis is native to China and is found in the wild in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Stachyurus chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyurus chinensis?

Stachyurus chinensis

What type of plant is Stachyurus chinensis?

Shrub

Where is Stachyurus chinensis found?

East Asia

References