Atropanthe sinensis
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Solananae Ordo: Solanales |
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Atropanthe sinensis is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Atropanthe sinensis was already described and the name validly published by William Botting Hemsley. It was not until 1909, however, that Adolf A. Pascher reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Atropanthe sinensis is the single species in the genus Atropanthe which belongs to the family of the Solanaceae (Nightshade Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Atropanthe sinensis has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are elliptic with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are bell-shaped. The plants bloom from April to July. The flowers are arranged solitary.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Atropanthe sinensis is native to China.
[edit] Cultivation
Atropanthe sinensis can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C.
[edit] Uses
Atropanthe sinensis is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Atropanthe sinensis
[edit] History
[edit] Atropanthe sinensis in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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