False forsythia is a plant in the verbena family and is a common shrub or small tree. There are many different types of false forsythia according to different classification criteria. Here are some of the common ways to categorize them:
1.According to leaf morphology: False forsythia has three different leaf morphologies, which are pinnate leaves, triple-out compound leaves, and single leaves. Among them, the leaves of Pseudoforsythia pinnate are pinnate with 3-5 leaflets, while the leaves of Pseudoforsythia triple-leaved are composed of 3 leaflets. Pseudoforsythia uniflora has only one large leaf, which is oval or ovate.
2.According to the flowering period: The flowering period of false forsythia is also different, and it is mainly divided into two types: spring flowering and summer flowering. The spring-flowering type generally blooms from February to April, while the summer-flowering type blooms from June to September. The color of false forsythia flowers varies depending on the flowering type, with purple or pink flowers in spring and yellow or orange in summer.
3.According to the growth environment: The growth environment of false forsythia is also different, and it is mainly divided into two types: terrestrial and aquatic. The terrestrial type of false forsythia grows on hillsides, roadsides, forest edges, etc., whereas the aquatic type of false forsythia grows in shallow water or wetlands. The morphology of pseudoforsythia is also different in different types of growth environments, such as the aquatic type of false forsythia branches are softer and grow in a creeping state.
In addition to the above classifications, there are some other classifications, such as classification according to flower color, geographical distribution, etc. In general, false forsythia is a group of plants with a wide variety and different morphologies, and there are certain differences in morphology and growth environment between different species of false forsythia.