Photinia bodinieri
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| Photinia bodinieri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Photinia |
| Species: | P. bodinieri
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| Binomial name | |
| Photinia bodinieri | |
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Photinia davidsoniae Rehder & E.H.Wilson | |
Photinia bodinieri is an evergreen tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, native to central China. It typically grows to a height of 6 to 15 meters.[1]
Characteristics
[edit]- Leaves: The leaf blades are oblong, elliptic, or obovate to oblanceolate, measuring 5–10(–15) cm in length and 2–5 cm in width, with sharply serrated margins.
- Flowers: The species produces flowers in May.[2]
- Fruit: The seeds ripen from September to October.[2]
Habitat and cultivation
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Photinia bodinieri thrives in forest margins, thickets, valleys, and rocky slopes. It is adaptable to various soil types, including light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils, and prefers well-drained, moist conditions.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Stranvaesia bodinieri". Tropical Ferns. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b c "Photinia bodinieri PFAF Plant Database". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2025-01-05.