Loropetalum
(from loron, a thong, and petalon, a petal; referring to the long thong-like petals). ORD. Hamamelideae. A monotypic genus, the species being a very ornamental, free-flowering, hardy, stellate-tomentose shrub, or small tree. It thrives in any light rich soil. Propagated by seeds, or by cuttings. L. chinense (Chinese). fl. white, small, disposed in terminal, crowded, six to eight-flowered heads; petals four, linear-elongated. Autumn. l. dark green, alternate, persistent, oblong, entire, nerved beneath; stipules membranaceous, deciduous. h. 4ft. Khasia Mountains and China, 1880.