Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantoniensis
ID:
1017481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 322 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016819

Common Names

  • Chinese Spiraea
  • Canton Spirea
  • Japanese Meadowsweet

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Description

Spiraea cantoniensis (also called Canton Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of Central and Southwestern China. It has an upright habit, with grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in montane forests and scrublands, at elevations of up to 3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Spiraea cantoniensis is an ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or border plant. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spiraea cantoniensis for. lanceata (Zabel) Zabel
Spiraea cantoniensis var. jiangxiensis (Z.X.Yu) L.T.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spiraea cantoniensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiraea cantoniensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division of the root crown can be done in early spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Spiraea cantoniensis

Spiraea cantoniensis is native to China, and can be found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Species in the Spiraea genus

Spiraea nipponica, Spiraea cinerea, Spiraea schinabecki, Spiraea oxyodon, Spiraea gieseleriana, Spiraea micropetala, Spiraea blanda, Spiraea nudiflora, Spiraea revirescens, Spiraea concinna, Spiraea margaritae, Spiraea superba, Spiraea assimilis, Spiraea microthyrsa, Spiraea conspicua, Spiraea notha, Spiraea difformis, Spiraea pallidiflora, Spiraea rosalba, Spiraea trilobata, Spiraea pseudosalicifolia, Spiraea trifoliata, Spiraea douglasii, Spiraea alba, Spiraea gracilis, Spiraea crenata, Spiraea hypericifolia, Spiraea thunbergii, Spiraea longigemmis, Spiraea uratensis, Spiraea ariifolia, Spiraea inflexa, Spiraea pikoviensis, Spiraea schlothgauerae, Spiraea vanhouttei, Spiraea fastigiata, Spiraea pumilionum, Spiraea foxii, Spiraea densiflora, Spiraea fontenaysii, Spiraea syringiflora, Spiraea semperflorens, Spiraea sanssouciana, Spiraea watsoniana, Spiraea pachystachys, Spiraea intermedia, Spiraea fulvescens, Spiraea macrothyrsa, Spiraea billardi, Spiraea fauriana,

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-744: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.