Status:
valid
Authors:
Boissieu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 684 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552875
Common Names
- Platyphylla Astilbe
- Astilbe Platyphylla
- Platyphylla Astilbe Grass
Description
Astilbe platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Astilbe, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astilbe platyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Astilbe platyphylla has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, outer coating. Seedlings: The seedlings have small, dark green leaves and a short, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astilbe platyphylla is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Astilbe platyphylla
Astilbe platyphylla can be found in moist woodlands, moist meadows, and along streambanks in North America and Europe.
Astilbe platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astilbe platyphylla?
Astilbe platyphylla
What is the common name of Astilbe platyphylla?
Broadleaf astilbe
What is the habitat of Astilbe platyphylla?
It is found in moist woodlands, along streams, and in wet meadows
Species in the Astilbe genus
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Astilboides tabularis,
Bensoniella oregona,
Bergenia ciliata,
Bergenia crassifolia,
Bergenia emeiensis,
Bergenia hissarica,
Bergenia pacumbis,
Bergenia purpurascens,
Bergenia scopulosa,
Bergenia stracheyi,
Bergenia tianquanensis,
Bergenia ugamica,
Bolandra californica,
Bolandra oregana,
Boykinia aconitifolia,
Boykinia intermedia,
Boykinia lycoctonifolia,
Boykinia major,
Boykinia occidentalis,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia rotundifolia,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia cincinnata,