Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
shikokiana
ID:
553556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 40: 466 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552888

Common Names

  • Shikokiana Astilbe
  • Astilbe Shikokiana
  • Shikokiana Astilbe Grass

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Synonyms

  • Astilbe thunbergii shikokiana (Nakai) Ohwi [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astilbe shikokiana var. sikokumontana (Koidz.) H.Hara
Astilbe shikokiana var. surculosa S.Akiyama & Kadota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astilbe shikokiana 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 shikokiana 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 shikokiana

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

Astilbe shikokiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astilbe shikokiana?

Astilbe shikokiana

What is the common name of Astilbe shikokiana?

Shikoku astilbe

What is the habitat of Astilbe shikokiana?

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