Abelia macrotera


Abelia macrotera is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It is a shrub native to central and southern China.

Varieties

Seven varieties are accepted.
  • Abelia macrotera var. deutziifolia – south-central China
  • Abelia macrotera var. engleriana – north-central and south-central China
  • Abelia macrotera var. henanensis – Henan Province of southeast China
  • Abelia macrotera var. macrotera – central and southern China
  • Abelia macrotera var. mairei – Yunnan Province of south-central China
  • Abelia macrotera var. myrtilloides – Sichuan Province of south-central China
  • Abelia macrotera var. zabelioides – Sichuan Province of south-central China