Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nakai) Nakai
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 12: 74 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272445
Common Names
- Weigela Decora
- Decorated Weigela
- Decorated Willowherb
Description
Weigela decora (also called 'Decorative Weigela', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Weigela decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Weigela decora var. amagiensis (Nakai) H.Hara
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Weigela decora has white, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves and a pair of stipules at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weigela decora is an evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot in a greenhouse. Semi-ripe cuttings should be taken in summer.
Where to Find Weigela decora
Weigela decora is native to Asia and can be found in China.
Weigela decora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weigela decora?
Weigela decora
What are the common names of Weigela decora?
Decorated weigela
What is the natural habitat of Weigela decora?
Mountain forests
Species in the Weigela genus
Weigela maximowiczii,
Weigela coraeensis,
Weigela suavis,
Weigela subsessilis,
Weigela decora,
Weigela fujisanensis,
Weigela sanguinea,
Weigela middendorffiana,
Weigela florida,
Weigela japonica,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,