Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 253 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220763
Description
Stachyurus yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Stachyurus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to East Asia and typically grows in moist, open woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stachyurus yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachyurus yunnanensis is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachyurus yunnanensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Stachyurus yunnanensis
Stachyurus yunnanensis can be found in China, in the Yunnan province.
Stachyurus yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachyurus yunnanensis?
Stachyurus yunnanensis
What is the natural habitat of Stachyurus yunnanensis?
Mountainous regions of China
What is the average height of Stachyurus yunnanensis?
2-4 meters
Species in the Stachyurus genus
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,
Species in the Stachyuraceae family
Stachyurus coaetaneus,
Stachyurus macrocarpus,
Stachyurus himalaicus,
Stachyurus chinensis,
Stachyurus yunnanensis,
Stachyurus salicifolius,
Stachyurus oblongifolius,
Stachyurus retusus,
Stachyurus szechuanensis,
Stachyurus cordatula,
Stachyurus obovatus,
Stachyurus praecox,