Corylopsis sinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
623778
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 39: 18 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623110
Common Names
- Winter Hazel
- Chinese Witch-hazel
- Chinese Corylopsis
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- Corylopsis sinensis parvifolia Hung T.Chang [unknown]
- Corylopsis sinensis sinensis [unknown]
Description
Corylopsis sinensis (also called Winter Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers and is native to East Asia. It grows in moist woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Corylopsis sinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be used as a hedge or as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has fragrant yellow flowers in the spring and attractive foliage in the fall. It is also used medicinally to treat coughs, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Corylopsis sinensis flower is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower that blooms in early spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Corylopsis sinensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Corylopsis sinensis
Corylopsis sinensis is native to the mountains of China.
Corylopsis sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corylopsis sinensis?
Corylopsis sinensis
What is the common name of Corylopsis sinensis?
Chinese Winterhazel
What is the natural habitat of Corylopsis sinensis?
It is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2739478: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.