Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Li
Source:
rjp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 300 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016085
Common Names
- Serrate-Leaf Neillia
- Serrate-Leaf Nielia
- Serrate-Leaf Nielia
Description
Neillia serratisepala (also called Serrate-sepal neillia, among many other common names) is a species of Neillia in the family Rosaceae. It is native to China. It grows in forests, shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neillia serratisepala is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neillia serratisepala are small, white, and five-petaled. The fruits are small, red, and round, with a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neillia serratisepala is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Neillia serratisepala
Neillia serratisepala is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Species in the Neillia genus
Neillia tanakae,
Neillia rubiflora,
Neillia sparsiflora,
Neillia thyrsiflora,
Neillia incisa,
Neillia hanceana,
Neillia densiflora,
Neillia grandiflora,
Neillia serratisepala,
Neillia affinis,
Neillia gracilis,
Neillia uekii,
Neillia sinensis,
Neillia ribesioides,
Neillia thibetica,
Neillia jinggangshanensis,
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,