Sorbaria grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sweet) Maxim.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 6: 223 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988819
Common Names
- Grandiflora False Spiraea
- Grandiflora False Meadowsweet
- Grandiflora False Meadow-sweet
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Sorbaria grandiflora (also called Grandiflora False Spirea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in mountain forests and meadows, as well as in the steppes of the Caucasus.
Uses & Benefits
Sorbaria grandiflora is a deciduous shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorbaria grandiflora has white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Sorbaria grandiflora is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Sorbaria grandiflora
Sorbaria grandiflora can be found in China and Japan.
Species in the Sorbaria genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-16883: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.