Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
643153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 149 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642485

Common Names

  • Deutzia aspera
  • Roughleaf Deutzia
  • Rough-leaved Deutzia

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Description

Deutzia aspera (also called Rough Deutzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Deutzia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deutzia aspera is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deutzia aspera is a perennial shrub native to Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Deutzia aspera

Deutzia aspera is native to Japan and can be found growing in the wild in the mountainous areas of the country.

Deutzia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deutzia aspera?

Deutzia aspera

What is the common name of Deutzia aspera?

Rough deutzia

What is the natural habitat of Deutzia aspera?

Deutzia aspera is found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Deutzia genus

Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa, Deutzia pringlei,

Species in the Hydrangeaceae family

Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,

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