Status:
valid
Authors:
Businský
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 55: 112 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343571
Common Names
- Spiraea Transhimalaica
- Spiraea
- Transhimalaica
Description
Spiraea transhimalaica (also called Trans-Himalayan Spiraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grows in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraea transhimalaica is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiraea transhimalaica has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiraea transhimalaica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Spiraea transhimalaica
Spiraea transhimalaica can be found in the Himalayan region of India.
Spiraea transhimalaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiraea transhimalaica?
Spiraea transhimalaica
What is the common name of Spiraea transhimalaica?
Trans-Himalayan Spiraea
Where is Spiraea transhimalaica found?
Spiraea transhimalaica is found in China and Nepal.
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
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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,