Chimonanthus nitens

Chimonanthus nitens is a species of the genus Chimonanthus (wintersweets) and a member of the family Calycanthaceae.

Chimonanthus nitens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Calycanthaceae
Genus: Chimonanthus
Species:
C. nitens
Binomial name
Chimonanthus nitens
Synonyms[1]
  • Meratia nitens (Oliv.) Rehder & E.H. Wilson
  • Calycanthus nitens (Oliv.) Rehder

Description

Chimonanthus nitens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 m tall, with leaves 2–18 cm long and 1.5–8 cm broad, and white to yellow flowers that appear in winter and are only slightly scented if at all.

Distribution

Chimonanthus nitens is native to central and southern China.[1]

References
  1. "Chimonanthus nitens Oliv." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-06-17.


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