Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 8: 235 (1885 publ. 1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642612
Common Names
- Longifolia Deutzia
- Long-leaf Deutzia
- Longleaf Deutzia
Synonyms
- Deutzia veitchii auct. [deprecated]
- Deutzia longifolia elegans Rehder [unknown]
- Deutzia longifolia veitchii Rehder [unknown]
- Deutzia longifolia longifolia [unknown]
Description
Deutzia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Deutzia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deutzia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Deutzia longifolia var. pingwuensis S.M.Hwang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deutzia longifolia is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deutzia longifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Deutzia longifolia
Deutzia longifolia can be found in gardens and nurseries in Japan.
Deutzia longifolia FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Deutzia longifolia?
Deutzia longifolia prefers well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil.
What is the ideal light exposure for Deutzia longifolia?
Deutzia longifolia prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature range for Deutzia longifolia?
Deutzia longifolia prefers temperatures between 45-85°F (7-29°C).
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,