Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
stracheyi
ID:
564925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 26: 842 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564257

Common Names

  • Bergenia stracheyi
  • Strachey's Bergenia
  • Strachey's Heartleaf

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Synonyms

  • Bergenia gorbunovii B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Bergenia milesii Stein [unknown]
  • Saxifraga stracheyi Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Saxifraga milesii Hort.Leichtl. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Bergenia stracheyi (also called 'Strachey's 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 stracheyi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright purple flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergenia stracheyi 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 stracheyi 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 stracheyi

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

Bergenia stracheyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergenia stracheyi?

Bergenia stracheyi

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Strachey's Bergenia

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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-2674834: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.