Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
708334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) H.Keng

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33: 310 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707667



Common Names

  • Fruticose Gordonia
  • Fruticosa Gordonia
  • Campanulate Gordonia


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Synonyms

  • Carpotroche angustifolia Pittier [valid]
  • Laplacea camellioides Sond. [unknown]
  • Lindleya fruticosa Nees [unknown]
  • Haemocharis camellioides (Sond.) Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Gordonia fruticosa (also called Shrubby Gordonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of up to 5 m and has white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands in temperate and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Gordonia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant or for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gordonia fruticosa are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gordonia fruticosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gordonia fruticosa

Ornithogalum leeupoortense is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces.

Gordonia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gordonia fruticosa?

Gordonia fruticosa

What is the family of Gordonia fruticosa?

Theaceae

What is the natural habitat of Gordonia fruticosa?

Tropical forests

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Hsüan Keng (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112597-2: 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].