Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 76 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263629
Common Names
- Robusta Hydrangea
- Robusta
- Hydrangea Robusta
Description
Hydrangea robusta (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrangea robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrangea robusta flowers are white and have a distinct shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrangea robusta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Hydrangea robusta
Hydrangea robusta is native to East Asia and can be found in dry open forests and woodlands.
Hydrangea robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrangea robusta?
Hydrangea robusta
What is the common name of Hydrangea robusta?
Robust Hydrangea
What is the natural habitat of Hydrangea robusta?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,