Wikstroemia nutans
Species of shrub From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wikstroemia nutans is a shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Taiwan and China, specifically Fujian, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong.[2]
| Wikstroemia nutans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Wikstroemia |
| Species: | W. nutans |
| Binomial name | |
| Wikstroemia nutans Champ.[1] | |
Description
The shrub grows from 1 to 2 m tall. Its branches are a reddish or grayish-brown color, and its drupes are dark red. It flowers from spring through early summer, and bears fruit from summer through autumn. It is often found in forests, shrubby slopes, valleys, and roadsides at altitudes of 300 to 1500 m.[2]
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