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
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.
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 Yinshania genus
Yinshania acutangula,
Yinshania furcatopilosa,
Yinshania henryi,
Yinshania zayuensis,
Yinshania paradoxa,
Yinshania yixianensis,
Yinshania fumarioides,
Yinshania rivulorum,
Yinshania sinuata,
Yinshania lichuanensis,
Yinshania rupicola,
Yinshania hunanensis,
Yinshania hui,
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,