Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1774
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 13 : 418 (1774)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691645
Common Names
- Fothergilla gardenii
- Garden's Fothergilla
- Fothergilla Gardenii
Description
Fothergilla gardenii (also called Dwarf Fothergilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hamamelidaceae family. It is a small, deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fothergilla gardenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fothergilla gardenii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fothergilla gardenii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fothergilla gardenii
Fothergilla gardenii can be found in the southeastern United States.
Fothergilla gardenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fothergilla gardenii?
Fothergilla gardenii
What is the common name of Fothergilla gardenii?
Dwarf Fothergilla
What is the family of Fothergilla gardenii?
Hamamelidaceae
Species in the Fothergilla genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,