Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
553550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 83: t. 4959 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552882

Common Names

  • Rubra Astilbe
  • Astilbe Rubra
  • Rubra Astilbe Grass

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Synonyms

  • Astilbe chinensis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Astilbe chinensis davidii Franch. [unknown]
  • Astilbe chinensis pumila auct. [deprecated]
  • Astilbe davidii Henry [unknown]
  • Astilbe divaricata (Nakai) Nakai [unknown]
  • Astilbe koreana Nakai [unknown]
  • Astilbe leucantha Knoll [unknown]
  • Astilbe odontophylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Astilbe rubra divaricata (Nakai) W.Lee [unknown]
  • Astilbe rubra taquetii (H.Lév.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Astilbe taquetii (H.Lév.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Astilbe thunbergii taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Hoteia chinensis Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Astilbe rubra (also called Red 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 rubra is a popular ornamental plant that is used in flower beds and borders. It has attractive foliage and produces pink or white flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astilbe rubra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astilbe rubra 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 rubra

Astilbe rubra can be found in moist woodlands, moist meadows, and along streambanks in North America and Europe.

Astilbe rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astilbe rubra?

Astilbe rubra

What is the common name of Astilbe rubra?

Red astilbe

What is the habitat of Astilbe rubra?

It is found in moist woodlands, along streams, and in wet meadows

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656798: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.