Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Account Bot. Coll. Cantor 22. 1845 [late 1844-early 1845]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623093
Common Names
- Corylopsis himalayana
- Himalayan Corylopsis
- Himalayan Winterhazel
Synonyms
- Corylopsis grata Griff. [unknown]
- Corylopsis manipurensis Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Corylopsis himalayana (also called Himalayan's corylopsis, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It is typically found in open woodlands and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Corylopsis himalayana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including pain, fever, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corylopsis himalayana var. griffithii (Hemsl.) B.Morley & J.M.Chao
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corylopsis himalayana has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corylopsis himalayana is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a moist soil and does best in a sheltered spot. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Corylopsis himalayana
Corylopsis himalayana is native to the mountains of the Himalayas.
Corylopsis himalayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corylopsis himalayana?
Corylopsis himalayana
What is the natural habitat of Corylopsis himalayana?
Woodlands and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Corylopsis himalayana?
April to May
Species in the Corylopsis genus
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,