Status:
valid
Authors:
Graebn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 142 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358151
Common Names
- Linnaea spathulata
- Spathulata Linnaea
- Linnaea Spathulata
Synonyms
- Abelia curviflora Nakai [unknown]
- Abelia ionostachya Nakai [unknown]
- Abelia sanguinea (Makino) Makino [unknown]
- Abelia sanguinea purpurascens Honda [valid]
- Abelia spathulata Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata colorata H.Hara & S.Kuros. [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata colorata (Hara & Kurosawa) H.Hara [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata duplex H.Ohba [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata elliptica Miq. [valid]
- Abelia spathulata ionostachya Honda [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata macrophylla Honda [valid]
- Abelia spathulata pilosa Nakai [valid]
- Abelia spathulata sanguinea Makino [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata stenophylla Honda [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata flavescens Honda [valid]
- Diabelia spathulata (Siebold & Zucc.) Landrein [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata micrantha (Nakai) Okuyama [unknown]
- Abelia spathulata micrantha Nakai [unknown]
Description
Linnaea spathulata (also called Mountain Twinflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its oval-shaped leaves and pink flowers with five petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Linnaea spathulata is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linnaea spathulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linnaea spathulata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Linnaea spathulata
Linnaea spathulata can be found in the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea
Linnaea spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linnaea spathulata?
Linnaea spathulata
What type of plant is Linnaea spathulata?
Herb
Where is Linnaea spathulata native to?
Asia
Species in the Linnaea genus
Linnaea borealis,
Linnaea floribunda,
Linnaea spathulata,
Linnaea serrata,
Linnaea uniflora,
Linnaea chinensis,
Linnaea forrestii,
Linnaea macrotera,
Linnaea engleriana,
Linnaea parvifolia,
Linnaea amabilis,
Linnaea coriacea,
Linnaea dipelta,
Linnaea elegans,
Linnaea grandifolia,
Linnaea occidentalis,
Linnaea tetrasepala,
Linnaea yunnanensis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,