Dregea sinensis is the scientific name for an evergreen climber plant of Chinese origin (sinensis is the Latin word for "Chinese"). It appears to have no common name in English. Dregea is not a Latin word, and was probably coined for the purpose of naming this plant genus.
Well, darling, sinensis is Latin for "from China." It's often used in scientific names to indicate that a plant or animal species originated from China. So, next time you see sinensis in a name, just remember it's got a little touch of China in it.
the scientific name for tea is camelia sinensis!
Endoclita sinensis was created in 1877.
Cryptolepis sinensis was created in 1920.
Ophiocordyceps sinensis was created in 1843.
Hoeneodes sinensis was created in 1937.
Primula sinensis was created in 1821.
Ashibusa sinensis was created in 2009.
camellia sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf is the scientific name of the hibiscus leaf.
The scientific name for Chinese alligators is Alligator sinensis.
The scientific name of an orange seed is Citrus sinensis.