Nyssa sinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1964 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252603
Common Names
- Nyssa sinensis
- Chinese Tupelo
- Chinese Gum
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- Nyssa megacarpa R.Parker [unknown]
- Nyssa shangszeensis W.P.Fang & Soong [unknown]
- Nyssa shweliensis (W.W.Sm.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
- Nyssa sinensis oblongifolia W.P.Fang & Soong [unknown]
- Nyssa wenshanensis W.P.Fang & Soong [unknown]
- Alangium shweliense W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Microrhamnus bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Nyssa sinensis sinensis [unknown]
Description
Nyssa sinensis (also called 'Chinese Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to China, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa sinensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa sinensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa sinensis is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa sinensis
Nyssa sinensis can be found in wetland areas of China and Japan.
Nyssa sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa sinensis?
Nyssa sinensis
What type of plant is Nyssa sinensis?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa sinensis found?
It is native to China.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136219: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.