Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Genus:
Species:
lingii
ID:
1219863

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Hoo

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 195 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219201

Common Names

  • Hydrangea lingii
  • Ling's Hydrangea
  • Hydrangea Lingii

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Description

Hydrangea lingii (also called Ling's hydrangea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hydrangeaceae family. It is native to China, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrangea lingii is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrangea lingii 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 lingii is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist potting soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hydrangea lingii

Hydrangea lingii can be found in the mountains of the Ling region in Sichuan province, China.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50000578: Based on the initial data import
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.