Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
553562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 96 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552894

Common Names

  • Thunbergii Astilbe
  • Astilbe Thunbergii
  • Thunbergii Astilbe Grass

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Synonyms

  • Astilbe intermedia Knoll [unknown]
  • Astilbe perplexipexa Koidz. [unknown]
  • Hoteia thunbergii Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]

Description

Astilbe thunbergii (also called False Spirea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and Korea. It is a herbaceous plant with a short rhizome, and its leaves are shaped like a feather. Astilbe thunbergii grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Astilbe thunbergii 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 thunbergii var. bandaica (Honda) Murata
Astilbe thunbergii var. congesta H.Boissieu
Astilbe thunbergii var. fujisanensis (Nakai) Ohwi
Astilbe thunbergii var. kiusiana (H.Hara) H.Hara ex H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astilbe thunbergii 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 thunbergii 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 thunbergii

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

Astilbe thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astilbe thunbergii?

Astilbe thunbergii

What is the common name of Astilbe thunbergii?

Thunberg astilbe

What is the habitat of Astilbe thunbergii?

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-2656808: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.