Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1332193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hu) Y.De Smet & C.Granados

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 750 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344647

Common Names

  • Hydrangea obtusifolia
  • Blunt-Leaved Hydrangea
  • Blunt-Leaved Hortensia

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Description

Hydrangea obtusifolia (also called Round-Leaved Hydrangea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Japan. It has green foliage and white flowers. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrangea obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrangea obtusifolia has large, blue flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Where to Find Hydrangea obtusifolia

Hydrangea obtusifolia is native to Japan and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Hydrangea obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrangea obtusifolia?

Hydrangea obtusifolia

What is the common name of Hydrangea obtusifolia?

Oblong-leaved Hydrangea

What is the natural habitat of Hydrangea obtusifolia?

Mountainous areas and forests

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

Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
Carolina Granados Mendoza (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Granados' in the authors string.
Yannick De Smet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.De Smet' in the authors string.