Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 7: 103 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552890
Common Names
- Simplicifolia Astilbe
- Astilbe Simplicifolia
- Simplicifolia Astilbe Grass
Description
Astilbe simplicifolia (also called Simple-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 simplicifolia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Astilbe simplicifolia 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 simplicifolia 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 simplicifolia
Astilbe simplicifolia can be found in moist woodlands, moist meadows, and along streambanks in North America and Europe.
Astilbe simplicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astilbe simplicifolia?
Astilbe simplicifolia
What is the common name of Astilbe simplicifolia?
Simpleleaf astilbe
What is the habitat of Astilbe simplicifolia?
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,