Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fedde ex H.Wolff) P.K.Mukh. & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 42 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276370
Description
Sinocarum wolffianum (also called Wolff's sinocarum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinocarum wolffianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinocarum wolffianum has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinocarum wolffianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sinocarum wolffianum
Sinocarum wolffianum is native to China. It can be found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Sinocarum wolffianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinocarum wolffianum?
Sinocarum wolffianum
What is the common name of Sinocarum wolffianum?
Chinese Wolfberry
What is the growth habit of Sinocarum wolffianum?
It is a deciduous shrub
Species in the Sinocarum genus
Sinocarum acronemifolium,
Sinocarum clarkeanum,
Sinocarum woodii,
Sinocarum sikkimense,
Sinocarum staintonianum,
Sinocarum pulchellum,
Sinocarum longii,
Sinocarum normanianum,
Sinocarum bellum,
Sinocarum digitatum,
Sinocarum latifoliolatum,
Sinocarum meeboldioides,
Sinocarum cruciatum,
Sinocarum vaginatum,
Sinocarum filicinum,
Sinocarum coloratum,
Sinocarum dolichopodum,
Sinocarum wolffianum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,