Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
358819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graebn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 142 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358151



Common Names

  • Linnaea spathulata
  • Spathulata Linnaea
  • Linnaea Spathulata


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Synonyms

  • Abelia curviflora Nakai [unknown]
  • Abelia ionostachya Nakai [unknown]
  • Abelia sanguinea (Makino) Makino [unknown]
  • Abelia sanguinea purpurascens Honda [valid]
  • Abelia spathulata Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata colorata H.Hara & S.Kuros. [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata colorata (Hara & Kurosawa) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata duplex H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata elliptica Miq. [valid]
  • Abelia spathulata ionostachya Honda [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata macrophylla Honda [valid]
  • Abelia spathulata pilosa Nakai [valid]
  • Abelia spathulata sanguinea Makino [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata stenophylla Honda [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata flavescens Honda [valid]
  • Diabelia spathulata (Siebold & Zucc.) Landrein [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata micrantha (Nakai) Okuyama [unknown]
  • Abelia spathulata micrantha Nakai [unknown]

Description

Linnaea spathulata (also called Mountain Twinflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its oval-shaped leaves and pink flowers with five petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Linnaea spathulata is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linnaea spathulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linnaea spathulata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Linnaea spathulata

Linnaea spathulata can be found in the temperate forests of China, Japan, and Korea

Linnaea spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linnaea spathulata?

Linnaea spathulata

What type of plant is Linnaea spathulata?

Herb

Where is Linnaea spathulata native to?

Asia

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