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Accession Data:

Abelia x grandiflora (Andre) Rehd.

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: hybrid of 2 species - both from China

  • Description: Attractive semi-evergreen shrub with opposite ovate, glossy leaves; terminal clusters of small bell-shaped fragrant flowers white flushed pink. Warm temperate climate.
  • USDA Zone: 6-9

Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198501275
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 2304 - Temperate Asia - Low
    • Currently: active - healthy
    • Qty: 1 confirmed on 12-12-2024

Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid II
  • Order: Dipsacales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • SubFamily: Linnaeoideae
  • Tribe:
  • SubTribe:

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:
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References (internal):

  • EEB 3271 - Systematic Botany

References (external):

data regenerated on Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:09:02 -0500 [bcm v4.0]

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Current Accessions in the Caprifoliaceae

Subfamily Caprifolioideae

  • Heptacodium miconioides
  • Leycesteria formosa

Subfamily Diervilloideae

  • Diervilla rivularis Kodiak Red

Subfamily Linnaeoideae

  • Abelia x grandiflora

Subfamily Valerianoideae

  • Centranthus ruber
  • Patrinia scabiosifolia
W/C = Wild Collected
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