Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hanceana
ID:
1015659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) S.H.Oh

Source:
rjp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 92 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014997

Common Names

  • Hanceana Neillia
  • Neillia Hanceana
  • Hance's Neillia

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Description

Neillia hanceana (also called 'Hance's Neillia', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Neillia hanceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neillia hanceana is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neillia hanceana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Neillia hanceana

Neillia hanceana is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Sang-Hun Oh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Oh' in the authors string.