Chimonanthus nitensChimonanthus nitens is a species of the genus Chimonanthus and a member of the family Calycanthaceae.DescriptionChimonanthus nitens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 m tall, with leaves 2–18 cm long and 1.5–8 cm broad, and white to yellow flowers that appear in winter and are only slightly scented if at all.DistributionChimonanthus nitens is native to central and southern China.