Kolkwitzia amabilis Graebn.

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Synonyms: Linnaea amabilis (Graebn.) Christenh.
Common names: Beauty bush (English)
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Derivation of specific name: amabilis: pleasant, lovable
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Worldwide distribution: China
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Literature:

Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 68.

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External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Kolkwitzia amabilis
African Plant Database: Kolkwitzia amabilis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Kolkwitzia amabilis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Kolkwitzia amabilis
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Kolkwitzia amabilis
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iNaturalist: Kolkwitzia amabilis
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Kolkwitzia amabilis
JSTOR Plant Science: Kolkwitzia amabilis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Kolkwitzia amabilis
Plants of the World Online: Kolkwitzia amabilis
Tropicos: Kolkwitzia amabilis
Wikipedia: Kolkwitzia amabilis

Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave, 2002-26

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2026). Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated Plants: Species information: Kolkwitzia amabilis.
https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/cult/species.php?species_id=260000, retrieved 4 April 2026

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