Plant · GBIF taxon 5599251
Chinese Abelia
Abelia chinensisChinese abelia is a graceful, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its fragrant, bell-shaped white blossoms that bloom in dense clusters from late summer through autumn. As the flowers fade, bright purplish-red sepals remain on the arching branches, extending its visual display well into winter. Native to rocky slopes and thickets across China, this resilient honeysuckle relative is a magnet for long-tongued bees and butterflies.
FragrantFloweringOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil Nutrients
- Water
Predators
- Aphids
- Deer
ThreatsHabitat clearing and urban development
HabitatsRocky slopes, thickets, and sunny garden borders
Life span20–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCaprifoliaceae
- SpeciesAbelia chinensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Pruning: Cut back old stems in late winter to encourage vigorous blooming on new growth.
- Observation: Visit during warm late summer afternoons to enjoy the sweet, honey-like scent.
- Pollinator Spotting: Watch the flowers closely to observe bumblebees and swallowtail butterflies.
Hybrid Descendant Mariko GODA / Public domain · cc0
Close Relative (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Relative (c) Meghan Cassidy, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Meghan Cassidy · cc-by-sa
Family Relative (c) Dinesh Valke, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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