Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.L.Chen & P.K.Chou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 5: 20 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564204
Common Names
- Berchemiella yunnanensis
- Yunnan Berchemiella
- Yunnan Leatherwood
Description
Berchemiella yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Berchemiella, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to China. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in forests and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Berchemiella yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berchemiella yunnanensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berchemiella yunnanensis can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought, but it will not flower as well if it is too dry. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Berchemiella yunnanensis
Berchemiella yunnanensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.
Berchemiella yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berchemiella yunnanensis?
Berchemiella yunnanensis
What is the common name of Berchemiella yunnanensis?
Yunnan Berchemiella
What is the natural habitat of Berchemiella yunnanensis?
It is found in moist forests, thickets, and meadows.
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Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
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Berchemia burmanniana,
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