Luo2fu2qi4 ( Hong2chi4qi4 )

evergreen, leaves unlobed, coriaceous
young twigs purplish green

Changjiang Basin, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan

Seedling of more than 10years at left, Seedling of 4 years at right

Young leaves in spring

at Shanghai Botanic Garden

Summer leaves in the rainy season

Autumn color

The flowers

The new leaves are brilliant red.