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Daphne kiusiana

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Daphne kiusiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species:
D. kiusiana
Binomial name
Daphne kiusiana
Miq.[1]

Daphne kiusiana is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically areas including Anhui, Fujian, and Guangdong. A variation of this plant, var. kiusiana, is also found in Japan and South Korea.[2]

Description

The shrub is evergreen, and grows from 0.5 to 2.0 meters tall. Its branches are dark purplish red or brown. It is often found in forests and moist places at an altitude of 300 to 400 meters.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Daphne kiusiana Miq". The Plant List. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Daphne Kiusiana Miquel var. atrocaulis". eFloras. Retrieved 13 April 2016.