Luculia pinceana

Flower name
Luculia pinceana
Scientific name
Luculia pinceana
AliasLuculia, アッサムニオイザクラ, 滇丁香, テンチョウコウ, ニオイザクラ
Place of originthe Himalayas and Yunnan Province, China
Place of floweringHorticultural species, Potted flower
Flowering seasonOctober, November, December
Language of flowers"Pure heart," "Graceful," "Elegant person"

What is Luculia pinceana

Luculia pinceana, Ni-oi Zakura or Fragrant Cherry, (scientific name: Luculia pinceana) is an evergreen shrub from the Rubiaceae family,native to the Himalayas and Yunnan Province in China. It is also known by other names such as Ni-oi Zakura (Fragrant Cherry) and Assam Fragrant Cherry. Its Chinese name is 滇丁香 (Diān Dīngxiāng). There are five species of Luculia worldwide, with three species found in China.

Three Species of Luculia:
Luculia pinceana
Luculia gratissima
Luculia yunnanensis

Language of Flowers
"Pure heart," "Graceful," "Elegant person"

Common Name: Luculia pinceana
Scientific Name: Luculia pinceana
Other Names: Luculia, Assam Fragrant Cherry
Native Regions: Himalayas, Yunnan Province (China)
Classification: Order: Gentianales, Family: Rubiaceae, Genus: Luculia
Type: Evergreen shrub
Height: 30-600 cm
Spread: 30 cm or more
Blooming Period: October to December
Flower Color: Pale pink
Fragrance: Yes
Uses: Potted plants, indoor decoration

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