Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 233 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726260
Common Names
- Hydrangea steyermarkii
- Steyermark's Hydrangea
- Venezuelan Hydrangea
Description
Hydrangea steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Hydrangea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with large, rounded leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrangea steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrangea steyermarkii has white flowers with four petals that form a cross. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrangea steyermarkii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have taken root.
Where to Find Hydrangea steyermarkii
Hydrangea steyermarkii is native to Venezuela and can be found in montane and submontane forests.
Hydrangea steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrangea steyermarkii?
Hydrangea steyermarkii
What is the common name of Hydrangea steyermarkii?
Steyermark's hydrangea
What is the native range of Hydrangea steyermarkii?
Venezuela
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,