Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Ser.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 15 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726228
Common Names
- Hydrangea macrophylla
- Bigleaf Hydrangea
- French Hydrangea
Description
Hydrangea macrophylla (also called Bigleaf Hydrangea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with large, rounded leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrangea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for making baskets and mats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hydrangea macrophylla sub. serrata (Thunb.) Makino
Hydrangea macrophylla var. otaksa (E.H.Wilson) L.H.Bailey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrangea macrophylla is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in moist soil and will germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla is native to Japan.
Hydrangea macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrangea macrophylla?
Hydrangea macrophylla
What is the common name of Hydrangea macrophylla?
Bigleaf hydrangea
What is the native range of Hydrangea macrophylla?
Japan, Korea, and 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,