Weniomeles

Weniomeles
Weniomeles bodinieri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Amygdaloideae
Tribe: Maleae
Genus:
B.B.Liu
species[1]
  • Weniomeles atropurpurea (P.L.Chiu ex Z.H.Chen & X.F.Jin) B.B.Liu
  • Weniomeles bodinieri (H.Lév.) B.B.Liu

Weniomeles is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. It includes two species native to central and southern China and northern Vietnam.[1]

  • Weniomeles atropurpurea (P.L.Chiu ex Z.H.Chen & X.F.Jin) B.B.Liu – southeastern China (Zhejiang)
  • Weniomeles bodinieri (H.Lév.) B.B.Liu – central and southern China and northern Vietnam

The genus was first described by Bin Bin Liu in 2023. Both species had previously been placed in genus Photinia.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Weniomeles B.B.Liu". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2025.