Loropetalum chinense

Loropetalum chinense is commonly known as loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower and strap flower. Two forms of "L. chinense" exist; a white- (to pale-yellow-) flowering green-leafed variety and a pink-flowering variety with leaves varying from bronze-red when new to olive-green or burgundy when mature, depending on selection and growing conditions.
They are [[evergreen]] with branches forming horizontal layers. The [[leaf|leaves]] are alternately arranged, ovate long by wide, and have a slightly abrasive feel.
Cultivation and uses.
"L. chinense" grows best in fertile, slightly acidic soil in full sun for deepest foliage colour and is hardy down to -15 degrees celsius (5 degrees fahrenheit). It is a popular [[ornamental plant]], grown for its prolific clusters of flowers and (in the case of the pink flowering variety) deeply coloured foliage that may contain various green, copper, purple and red tones. The leaves, flowers and roots of "L. chinense" () are all used in [[traditional Chinese medicine]].
Varieties:
References.
[[Category:Hamamelidaceae]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Daniel Oliver]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Robert Brown (botanist, born 1773)]]