Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
187165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans2: 95 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186494

Common Names

  • Cercis chinensis
  • Chinese Redbud
  • Chinese Judas Tree

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Synonyms

  • Cercis pauciflora H.L.Li [valid]
  • Cercis chinensis pubescens C.F.Wei [valid]
  • Cercis japonica Siebold ex Planch. [valid]
  • Cercis pubescens S.Y.Wang [valid]
  • Cercis chinensis rosea P.S.Hsu [valid]
  • Cercis chinensis leucantha Sugim. [unknown]
  • Cercis canadensis chinensis (Bunge) Ito [valid]
  • Cercis chinensis alba S.C.Hsu [unknown]

Description

Cercis chinensis (also called Chinese Redbud, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to China and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cercis chinensis is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cercis chinensis are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cercis chinensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Cercis chinensis

Cercis chinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Cercis chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cercis chinensis?

Cercis chinensis

What are the common names of Cercis chinensis?

Chinese redbud, Chinese Judas tree

What is the natural habitat of Cercis chinensis?

It is native to East Asia

Species in the Fabaceae family