Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Genus:
Species:
bretschneideri
ID:
1219902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dippel

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Handb. Laubholzk. 3: 320 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219240

Common Names

  • Hydrangea bretschneideri
  • Bretschneider's Hydrangea
  • Bretschneider's Hydrangea Vine

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Description

Hydrangea bretschneideri (also called the Bretschneider's hydrangea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has large, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrangea bretschneideri is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of uses, including as a hedge, in flower beds, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrangea bretschneideri has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrangea bretschneideri can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, light soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hydrangea bretschneideri

Hydrangea bretschneideri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

Species in the Hydrangea genus

Hydrangea alternifolia, Hydrangea amagiana, Hydrangea asterolasia, Hydrangea coenotialis, Hydrangea diplostemona, Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea mizushimarum, Hydrangea peruviana, Hydrangea preslii, Hydrangea serratifolia, Hydrangea steyermarkii, Hydrangea taiwaniana, Hydrangea arborescens, Hydrangea cinerea, Hydrangea radiata, Hydrangea mathewsii, Hydrangea tarapotensis, Hydrangea paniculata, Hydrangea quercifolia, Hydrangea jelskii, Hydrangea seemannii, Hydrangea involucrata, Hydrangea sikokiana, Hydrangea hirta, Hydrangea luteovenosa, Hydrangea petiolaris, Hydrangea kawagoeana, Hydrangea liukiuensis, Hydrangea chinensis, Hydrangea anomala, Hydrangea integrifolia, Hydrangea moellendorffi, Hydrangea kwangtungensis, Hydrangea stenophylla, Hydrangea mangshanensis, Hydrangea davidii, Hydrangea linkweiensis, Hydrangea lingii, Hydrangea gracilis, Hydrangea coenobialis, Hydrangea kwangsiensis, Hydrangea chungii, Hydrangea heteromalla, Hydrangea zhewanensis, Hydrangea hypoglauca, Hydrangea bretschneideri, Hydrangea xanthoneura, Hydrangea sargentiana, Hydrangea aspera, Hydrangea strigosa,

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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