Spiraea hitchcockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Hess & Stoynoff
Source:
rjp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 827 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011186
Common Names
- Hitchcock Spiraea
- Spiraea hitchcockii
- Hitchcock Meadowsweet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiraea hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Germany and typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraea hitchcockii has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Spiraea hitchcockii are white or pink, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, oval-shaped and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiraea hitchcockii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Spiraea hitchcockii
Spiraea hitchcockii can be found in the temperate regions of the United States.
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
Nick Alan Stoynoff (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stoynoff' in the authors string.
William John Hess (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hess' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318885-2: Based on the initial data import