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Cupressus chengiana is a species of conifer in the family Cupressaceae. The tree is endemic to China, found only in Gansu and Sichuan Provinces.

Paulownia elongata is a species of tree in the family Paulowniaceae, native to Asia. The plant's leaves are very large and pubescent ('fuzzy—hairy'). This species can withstand a very wide range of environmental conditions. It does not grow at higher altitudes however.

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Hibiscus taiwanensis, or the Taiwan cotton rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a tree or shrub endemic to the Alishan Range of Taiwan. The form of flower is different from Hibiscus mutabilis in China, which is double. It can attract butterflies.

Eleutherococcus spinosus is a species of flowering shrub in the ginseng family (Araliaceae). It native to Japan, where it is common species found on the island of Honshu south of Iwate Prefecture. Its natural habitat is in areas of forest edges. Eleutherococcus spinosus is a deciduous shrub with thorny branches. Its leaves are compound with five leaflets. These leaflets are thickened, 2–7 cm (0.79–2.76 in) long, and have an acute to obtuse apex. In May it produces white umbels of flowers, born on short spurs. Its fruits are black are ripen around July.

Taxus mairei, Maire's yew, is a species of conifer in the yew family Taxaceae, native to Nepal, Assam, central and southern China, Hainan, Taiwan and Vietnam. It is extensively harvested for its paclitaxel (taxol) content in China.

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Ilex suzukii is a species of flowering plant in the holly family Aquifoliaceae, native to Taiwan. An evergreen shrub or small tree found in woods and hills at middle elevations, it has terete young branchlets and shiny castaneous fruit.

Ilex kaushue is a species of plant in the holly family, Aquifoliaceae, which is used to make a very bitter infusion called kuding. It is native to southern China and northern Vietnam, growing in dense forests, a tree up to 8 metres (26 ft) tall.

Ilex brachyphylla is a type of holly - a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to China where it grows as a shrub or small tree from 4 to 15 m (13 to 49 ft) in height. It has leathery glossy green leaves which have serrated edges and a sharp point. Although male flowers have been described, the Flora of China records that female flowers have not been observed and neither has the fruit. It is rare and an endangered species found only on mountain slopes in south-west Hunan province.

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Eleutherococcus setulosus is a plant species in the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Chinese provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Sichuan and Zhejiang. The species is a shrub up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, with densely bristled branches and with prickles along the base of the petioles. Flowers are born in axillary umbels.

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Styrophyton is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae. The only species is Styrophyton caudatum. Its native range is Southern China.

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Ilex wenchowensis is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to China.

Ilex sinica is a species of flowering plant in the holly family, Aquifoliaceae. It is native to Yunnan and Guangxi provinces of China. A morphological and genetic study showed that it is basal in its genus.

Ilex peiradena is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to China.

Ilex chuniana is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to China.

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