Photinia tushanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.T.Yu
Source:
rjp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 229 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015928
Common Names
- Photinia tushanensis
- Tushan Photinia
- Tushan Photinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Photinia tushanensis (also called Tushan photinia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has white flowers. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Photinia tushanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Photinia tushanensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Photinia tushanensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to plant it in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in spring and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Photinia tushanensis
Photinia tushanensis is native to China and can be found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6518: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.