Abelia chinensis
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Abelia chinensis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. It was described by Robert Brown in 1818.[1] The plant inhabits China, Taiwan and Japan.[2] It has reddish stems and glossy, small leaves that become reddish-brown before autumn. It is one of the most cold-resistant species within the genus.
Its simplified-form flowers are funnel-shaped, white, and its pink sepals remain long after flowering.
Abelia chinensis is commonly cultivated in China[2] and is also used elsewhere.[3]
References
- ^ "The Plant List: Abelia chinensis R.Br". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanic Garden. 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ a b Qiner Yang & Sven Landrein. "Abelia chinensis". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ E.g., "Abelia chinensis R. Br". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
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