Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Ser.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 15 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257038
Common Names
- Hydrangea
- Serrate Hydrangea
- Serrate Hortensia
Description
Hydrangea serrata (also called Sawtooth Hydrangea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hydrangeaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrangea serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hydrangea serrata var. yesoensis (Koidz.) H.Ohba
Hydrangea serrata var. minamitanii H.Ohba
Hydrangea serrata var. angustata (Franch. & Savat.) H.Ohba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrangea serrata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrangea serrata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Hydrangea serrata
Hydrangea serrata is native to Japan.
Hydrangea serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrangea serrata?
Hydrangea serrata
What is the common name of Hydrangea serrata?
Serrated Hydrangea
Where is Hydrangea serrata found?
It is found in the mountains of Perak, Malaysia
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,