Spiraea hypericifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 489 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985818
Common Names
- Steeplebush
- Hypericifolia Spirea
- Meadow-sweet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiraea hypericifolia (also called Spirea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has an upright, spreading habit, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraea hypericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Spiraea hypericifolia var. acuta Ser.Spiraea hypericifolia sub. obovata (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) H.Huber
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Spiraea hypericifolia are white and clustered in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and have a small tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiraea hypericifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings are well-rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Spiraea hypericifolia
Spiraea hypericifolia can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, in Afghanistan, and in Pakistan.
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-1312: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.