Abelia chinensis
| Abelia chinensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Abelia |
| Species: | A. chinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Abelia chinensis R.Br. | |
Abelia chinensis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. It was described by Robert Brown in 1818.[1] The plant inhabits China, Taiwan and Japan.[2] It has reddish stems and glossy, small leaves that become reddish-brown before autumn. It is one of the most cold-resistant species within the genus.
Its simplified-form flowers are funnel-shaped, white, and its pink sepals remain long after flowering.
Abelia chinensis is commonly cultivated in China[2] and is also used elsewhere.[3]
References
- ↑ "The Plant List: Abelia chinensis R.Br.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanic Garden. 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- 1 2 Qiner Yang & Sven Landrein. "Abelia chinensis". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ↑ E.g., "Abelia chinensis R. Br.". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
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