Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
emeiensis
ID:
564899

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex J.T.Pan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 124 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564231

Common Names

  • Bergenia emeiensis
  • Emei Bergenia
  • Emei Heartleaf

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Synonyms

  • Bergenia emeiensis emeiensis [unknown]

Description

Bergenia emeiensis (also called 'Emei Bergenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in grassland and forest margins, and has ovate leaves with a smooth surface. It produces pink flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Bergenia emeiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and tools.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bergenia emeiensis var. rubellina J.T.Pan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergenia emeiensis has small pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergenia emeiensis is a low-maintenance perennial that grows in a clump of thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Bergenia emeiensis

Bergenia emeiensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Asia.

Bergenia emeiensis FAQ

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Saxifragaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2674809: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Jin Tang Pan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Pan' in the authors string.