Chimonanthus nitens
| Chimonanthus nitens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Calycanthaceae |
| Genus: | Chimonanthus |
| Species: | C. nitens
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| Binomial name | |
| Chimonanthus nitens | |
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Chimonanthus nitens is a species of the genus Chimonanthus (wintersweets) and a member of the family Calycanthaceae.
Description
Chimonanthus nitens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 m tall, with leaves 2–18 cm long and 1.5–8 cm broad, and white to yellow flowers that appear in winter and are only slightly scented if at all.
Distribution
Chimonanthus nitens is native to central and southern China.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Chimonanthus nitens Oliv." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-06-17.