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Chinese Teaplant

Lycium chinense

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The Chinese Teaplant (Lycium chinense) is a species in the genus Lycium. Native to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, and Czech Republic.

Names in Other Languages

French Lyciet de Chine
German Chinesischer Bocksdorn
Portuguese cambroeira-da-china
Indonesian daun koki

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African boxthorn
Lycium ferocissimum
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Lycium barbarum
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boxthorn
Lycium europaeum
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Boxthorn
Lycium shawii
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Christmasberry
Lycium carolinianum
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Desert Thorn
Lycium minimum
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Kaffir boxthorn
Lycium afrum
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Limpopo Honey-thorn
Lycium bosciifolium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Teaplant?
The scientific name of Chinese Teaplant is Lycium chinense. It belongs to the genus Lycium.
Where does Chinese Teaplant live?
Chinese Teaplant is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (20 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary.
What family does Chinese Teaplant belong to?
Chinese Teaplant (Lycium chinense) belongs to the genus Lycium, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese Teaplant belong to?
Chinese Teaplant (Lycium chinense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Teaplant?
The closest relatives of Chinese Teaplant in the genus Lycium include African boxthorn, Barbary Matrimony Vine, boxthorn, Boxthorn, Christmasberry.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Lycium — 9 Species

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African boxthorn
Lycium ferocissimum
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Barbary Matrimony Vine
Lycium barbarum
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boxthorn
Lycium europaeum
NE 🐾
Boxthorn
Lycium shawii
LC
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Chinese Teaplant
Lycium chinense
NE
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Christmasberry
Lycium carolinianum
LC 🐾
Desert Thorn
Lycium minimum
LC 🐾
Kaffir boxthorn
Lycium afrum
NE 🐾
Limpopo Honey-thorn
Lycium bosciifolium
LC
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