Aruncus gombalanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 60: 152 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016080
Common Names
- Gombalan's Goat's Beard
- Gombalan's Aruncus
- Gombalan's Aruncus Goat's Beard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aruncus gombalanus (also called Gombalan goat's beard, among many other common names) is a species of Aruncus in the family Rosaceae. It is native to China. It grows in forests, shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aruncus gombalanus is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aruncus gombalanus are small, white, and five-petaled. The fruits are small, red, and round, with a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aruncus gombalanus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Where to Find Aruncus gombalanus
Aruncus gombalanus is native to Japan and can be found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Species in the Aruncus genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6693: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.