Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
553543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boissieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 684 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552875

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Astilbe
  • Astilbe Platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Astilbe Grass

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Description

Astilbe platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Astilbe, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astilbe platyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astilbe platyphylla 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 platyphylla 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 platyphylla

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

Astilbe platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astilbe platyphylla?

Astilbe platyphylla

What is the common name of Astilbe platyphylla?

Broadleaf astilbe

What is the habitat of Astilbe platyphylla?

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,

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