Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
himalayana
ID:
623761

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

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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.

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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 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,

References