Pachysandra axillaris
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| Pachysandra axillaris | |
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| Closeup— inflorescence and foliage. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Buxales |
| Family: | Buxaceae |
| Genus: | Pachysandra |
| Species: | P. axillaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachysandra axillaris Franchet, Pl. Delavay | |
Pachysandra axillaris is a species of plant in the family Buxaceae.[1][2] In its native China, it is known as 板凳果 (Bǎndèng guǒ).[1]
- Height: Reaches 30-50 cm at maturity.[1]
- Leaves: Leaves range in shape from ovate to oblong, are finely hairy (tomentose) along the midrib and lateral veins, and measure 5-16 cm in length by 3-10 cm in width.[1]
- Flowers: Flower colour ranges from white to red, and the inflorescences range from erect or pendulous.[1]
- Fruit: Measuring about 1 mm in diameter, the spherical fruits range in colour from yellow to reddish purple when ripe.[1]
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