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Philadelphus calvescens

Philadelphus calvescens (Rehder) S.M.Hwang
Philadelphus calvescens
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Philadelphus calvescens is a species in the Hydrangeaceae family, native to South-Central China. It was first described in 1991 by S.M. Hwang, based on earlier work by Rehder.

Description

Philadelphus calvescens belongs to the genus Philadelphus and is part of the Hydrangeaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the hydrangea family. This species is indigenous to the South-Central region of China. The scientific name was formally published in 1991 by S.M. Hwang, who revised and validated the taxonomic classification based on the original work by Rehder. The species is recognized within the broader context of the Hydrangeaceae, a family that includes shrubs and small trees with showy inflorescences.

Distribution

China South-Central

Synonyms

Philadelphus delavayi var. calvescensPhiladelphus henryi var. lissocalyxPhiladelphus calvescens var. compositusPhiladelphus calvescens var. calvescens

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