Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
campanulatus
ID:
602888

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Chang & C.S.Ding

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 330 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602220

Common Names

  • Chimonanthus campanulatus
  • Campanulatus Chimonanthus
  • Bell-Flower Wintersweet

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Synonyms

  • Chimonanthus campanulatus guizhouensis R.H.Chang [unknown]

Description

Chimonanthus campanulatus (also called Japanese Allspice, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Japan. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or yellow in color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chimonanthus campanulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimonanthus campanulatus is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonanthus campanulatus is a deciduous shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Once established, the plant requires little care and maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chimonanthus campanulatus

Chimonanthus campanulatus is native to China and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Chimonanthus campanulatus FAQ

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What is the natural habitat of Chimonanthus campanulatus?

Chimonanthus campanulatus is native to the forests of China

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2718296: Based on the initial data import
Roh Hwei Chang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Chang' in the authors string.
Chen Sen Ding (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Ding' in the authors string.