Abelia chinensis R.Br., Narr. Journey China 376 1818. (Syn: Abelia chinensis var. ionandra (Hayata) Masam.; Abelia hanceana Mart. ex Hance; Abelia rupestris Lindl.; Linnaea aschersoniana Graebn.; Linnaea chinensis (R. Br.) A. Braun & Vatke; Linnaea rupestris (Lindl.) A. Braun & Vatke); Common name: Chinese Abelia Abelia chinensis is a species of Abelia described by Robert Brown. The plant inhabits China, Taiwan and Japan.[1] 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. (From Wikipedia on 24.11.14)
Location: FRI Campus, Dehradun. Most probably Abelia grandiflora.. I must correct myself... this should be Abelia chinensis.... Thanks very much sir.. It does look much closer to Abelia chinensis. |
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