Status:
valid
Authors:
G.H.Xia, L.H.Lou & S.H.Jin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 439 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333953
Common Names
- Photinia Taishunensis
- Taishunensis Plant
- Taishunensis Photinia
Description
Photinia taishunensis (also called Taishun Photinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a height of up to 5 m. It is found in forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Photinia taishunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Photinia taishunensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, obovate-oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, obovate-oblong-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Photinia taishunensis can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Photinia taishunensis
Photinia taishunensis is native to the tropical forests of China.
Photinia taishunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Photinia taishunensis?
Photinia taishunensis
What is the natural habitat of Photinia taishunensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flowering period of Photinia taishunensis?
Spring and summer
Species in the Photinia genus
Photinia amphidoxa,
Photinia arguta,
Photinia beauverdiana,
Photinia bodinieri,
Photinia crassifolia,
Photinia glomerata,
Photinia integrifolia,
Photinia loriformis,
Photinia parvifolia,
Photinia schneideriana,
Photinia fraseri,
Photinia matudai,
Photinia mexicana,
Photinia microcarpa,
Photinia nussia,
Photinia oblongifolia,
Photinia wrightiana,
Photinia davidiana,
Photinia villosa,
Photinia guerreris,
Photinia floribunda,
Photinia glabra,
Photinia serratifolia,
Photinia lochengensis,
Photinia lanuginosa,
Photinia chihsiniana,
Photinia anlungensis,
Photinia prunifolia,
Photinia tushanensis,
Photinia hirsuta,
Photinia megaphylla,
Photinia zhejiangensis,
Photinia stenophylla,
Photinia lasiogyna,
Photinia chingiana,
Photinia kwangsiensis,
Photinia prionophylla,
Photinia berberidifolia,
Photinia lucida,
Photinia fokienensis,
Photinia impressivena,
Photinia benthamiana,
Photinia komarovii,
Photinia chingshuiensis,
Photinia pustulata,
Photinia undulata,
Photinia brandisii,
Photinia griffithii,
Photinia eugeniifolia,
Photinia sorbifolia,
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
Guo Hua Xia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Shui-Hu Jin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Jin' in the authors string.
Lu-Huan Lou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Lou' in the authors string.