Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1009784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 456 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001009122

Common Names

  • Exochorda racemosa
  • Pearl Bush
  • Grass Pearl

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Description

Exochorda racemosa (also called Pearl Bush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China, Korea and Japan. It grows to a height of 3-4 m and has arching branches with white flowers in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Exochorda racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent for food and beverages.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Exochorda racemosa sub. giraldii (Hesse) F.Y.Gao & Maesen
Exochorda racemosa sub. serratifolia (S.Moore) F.Y.Gao & Maesen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exochorda racemosa has small, white flowers, each with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, dry fruits which contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black in color and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exochorda racemosa is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Exochorda racemosa

Exochorda racemosa is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Species in the Exochorda 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-4748: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.