Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 33: 153 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822471
Common Names
- Distichous Abeliophyllum
- Distichous Abeliophyllum
- Abeliophyllum Distichum
Description
Abeliophyllum distichum (also called 'White Forsythia', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to East Asia and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Abeliophyllum distichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abeliophyllum distichum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abeliophyllum distichum is a hardy, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Abeliophyllum distichum
Abeliophyllum distichum is native to Korea.
Abeliophyllum distichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abeliophyllum distichum?
Abeliophyllum distichum
What is the common name of Abeliophyllum distichum?
White Forsythia
What is the natural habitat of Abeliophyllum distichum?
It is native to Korea and Japan
Species in the Abeliophyllum genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608603-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].