Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlothgauerae
ID:
988723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ignatov & Vorosch.

Source:
rjp

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988061

Common Names

  • Spiraea schlothgauerae
  • Schlothgauer's Meadowsweet
  • Schlothgauer's Spiraea

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Description

Spiraea schlothgauerae (also called Schlothgauer's Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to eastern Europe and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along stream banks. Its leaves are pinnate, with serrate margins and densely pubescent. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are small, dry capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Spiraea schlothgauerae is used for making jams, jellies, and juices. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spiraea schlothgauerae are white, small and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiraea schlothgauerae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and can be rooted in a cold frame. Once established, Spiraea schlothgauerae can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Spiraea schlothgauerae

Spiraea schlothgauerae can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains and in parts of Turkey.

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-15908: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Voroschilov (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorosch.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.