Stachyurus salicifolius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Crossosomatales |
Family: | Stachyuraceae |
Genus: | Stachyurus |
Species: | S. salicifolius
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Binomial name | |
Stachyurus salicifolius |
Stachyurus salicifolius, also known by the Chinese vernacular name 柳叶旌节花 (Liǔ yè jīng jié huā),[1] is a species in the genus Stachyurus in the family Stachyuraceae. It is native to China,[2][3] specifically Chongqing, Sichuan, and northeast Yunnan.[1][2]
Stachyurus salicifolius is an evergreen shrub which reaches 2-3 metres in height at maturity. In its native habitat, it flowers from April-May and fruits from June-July.[1]
Stachyurus is derived from Greek and means 'spiked tail'. The name is a reference to the shape of the inflorescences of this genus.[4]
Salicifolius means 'with leaves resembling those of Salix' (Salix + foliage).[4]