중국댕강나무-Abelia chinensis R.Br.

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	Caprifoliaceae (인동과)  Abelia (댕강나무속)      Abelia chinensis R.Br. 중국댕강나무

 

Abelia chinensis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae. It was described by Robert Brown in 1818. The plant inhabits China, Taiwan and Japan. It has reddish stems and glossy, small leaves that become reddish-brown before autumn. It is one of the most cold-resistant species within the genus.

 

 

 

Its simplified-form flowers are funnel-shaped, white, and its pink sepals remain long after flowering.

Abelia chinensis is commonly cultivated in China and is also used elsewhere.