Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
rjp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 210 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016103
Common Names
- Stephanandra chinensis
- Chinese Stephanandra
- Chinense Stephanandra
Description
Stephanandra chinensis (also called Chinese stephanandra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with small, white flowers and small, red fruits. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and grows in moist, shady forests and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanandra chinensis 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 Stephanandra chinensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanandra chinensis 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 Stephanandra chinensis
Stephanandra chinensis is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Species in the Stephanandra genus
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,