Abeliophyllum

Abeliophyllum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae. It consists of a single species, Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai endemic to Korea, where it is considered endangered in the wild, being located only seven colonies. Forsythia is related to but differs in having white flowers rather than yellow.

Description

It is a deciduous shrub reaching 1-2 m high. The leaves are opposite, simple, 6-10 cm long and 3 to 4.5 cm wide, pubescent on the weft and warp. The flowers emerge in early spring before new leaves appear, are white, 1 cm in length with four-lobed corolla. The fruit is a round, winged samara 2-3 cm in diameter.

Uses

It is grown as an ornamental plant in Europe and North America.



Source: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeliophyllum

See Also: International Flower Delivery, Florist