Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1016755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16(2): t. 1540 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016093

Common Names

  • Neillia sinensis
  • Chinese Neillia
  • Sinense Neillia

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Uses & Benefits

Neillia sinensis is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neillia sinensis var. caudata Rehder
Neillia sinensis var. duclouxii (Card. ex J.Vidal) T.T.Yu
Neillia sinensis var. villosa (W.W.Sm.) Cullen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neillia sinensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neillia sinensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seed should be sown in early spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Neillia sinensis

Neillia sinensis is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6706: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.