Cercis chinensis
Chinese Redbud
Also known as: Cercis canadensis var. chinensis (Bunge) Ito +7 more
- Cercis canadensis var. chinensis (Bunge) Ito
- Cercis chinensis f. alba S.C.Hsu
- Cercis chinensis f. leucantha Sugim.
- Cercis chinensis f. pubescens C.F.Wei
- Cercis chinensis f. rosea P.S.Hsu
- Cercis japonica Siebold ex Planch.
- Cercis pauciflora H.L.Li
- Cercis pubescens S.Y.Wang
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cercis chinensis (commonly known as Chinese redbud) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Manchuria
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Korea, Transcaucasus, Ukraine