Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aesculifolia
ID:
1136750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batalin

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 96 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136088





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Description

Rodgersia aesculifolia (also called Horse Chestnut Rodgersia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rodgersia aesculifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici (Franch.) C.Y.Wu ex J.T.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rodgersia aesculifolia is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rodgersia aesculifolia is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Rodgersia aesculifolia

Rodgersia aesculifolia can be found in the mountains of Japan.

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,