Daphne tangutica
| Daphne tangutica | |
|---|---|
| Cambridge University Botanic Garden | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphne |
| Species: | D. tangutica
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| Binomial name | |
| Daphne tangutica | |
Daphne tangutica is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to west and central China, including Tibet and Qinghai.[1] It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall and wide, with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant white and pink flowers in spring. The flowers are often followed by red berries.[2] It grows in forests.[3]
Daphne retusa has been treated as a synonym,[4] but this is not accepted by Plants of the World Online as of October 2025.[1]
The Latin specific epithet tangutica refers to an historical tribe in what is now north western China, but has become a synonym for Tibet, part of the plant's native range.[5]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Daphne tangutica Maxim." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ "Daphne tangutica in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ "Daphne retusa Hemsl". The Plant List. Archived from the original on 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Daphne tangutica". Retrieved 15 April 2020.