Pachysandra axillaris
Pachysandra axillaris is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae.[1][2] In its native China, it is known as 板凳果 (ban deng guo).[1]
| Pachysandra axillaris | |
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| Closeup— inflorescence and foliage. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Buxales |
| Family: | Buxaceae |
| Genus: | Pachysandra |
| Species: | P. axillaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachysandra axillaris Franchet, Pl. Delavay | |
Description
- Height: Reaches 30-50 cm at maturity.[1]
- Leaves: Leaves range in shape from ovate to oblong, are finely hairy (tomentose) along the midrib and lateral veins, and measure 5-16 cm in length by 3-10 cm in width.[1]
- Flowers: Flower colour ranges from white to red, and the inflorescences range from erect or pendulous.[1]
- Fruit: Measuring about 1 mm in diameter, the spherical fruits range in colour from yellow to reddish purple when ripe.[1]
Range and distribution
Native to China,[1][2] including Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces. Also occurs in Taiwan.[1]
Varieties
Two varieties of these species are known to botanists: P. axillaris var. axillaris, and P. axillaris var. stylosa.[1]
References
- Efloras.org. (2020). Pachysandra axillaris in Flora of China via efloras.org. [online] Available at: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200012659 [Accessed 16 Feb. 2020].
- Rhs.org.uk. (2020). Pachysandra axillaris | /RHS Gardening. [online] Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/181263/Pachysandra-axillaris/Details [Accessed 16 Feb. 2020].
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