Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
acutangula
ID:
1219764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Y.H.Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 217 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219102

Common Names

  • Acutangula Yinshania
  • Yinshania acutangula
  • Acutangula Flower

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Description

Yinshania acutangula (also called the sharp-angled yinshania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Yinshania acutangula is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant. It has fragrant white flowers in winter and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is a low maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Yinshania acutangula sub. microcarpa (K.C.Kuan) Al-Shehbaz, G.Yang, L.L.Lu & T.Y.Cheo
Yinshania acutangula sub. wilsonii (O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz, G.Yang, L.L.Lu & T.Y.Cheo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yinshania acutangula has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered with small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yinshania acutangula is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist potting soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Yinshania acutangula

Yinshania acutangula can be found in the mountains of the Balkans.

Yinshania acutangula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yinshania acutangula?

Yinshania acutangula

What is the common name of Yinshania acutangula?

Sharp-angled Yinshania

What is the natural habitat of Yinshania acutangula?

It is found in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan, growing in moist, shady places in forests

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50000211: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Yu Hua Zhang (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Zhang' in the authors string.