Astilbe japonica
False Buck's Beard, False Buck's Beard
Other regional names: Florist's Spiraea +2 more
- Florist's Spiraea
- Japanese Astilbe
- Spiraea
Also known as: Astilbe barbata Anon. +8 more
- Astilbe barbata Anon.
- Astilbe japonica f. angustifoliolata (Makino) Sugim.
- Astilbe japonica f. latifolia H.Hara
- Astilbe japonica f. pygmaea S.Akiyama
- Astilbe japonica f. rubeola H.Hara
- Astilbe japonica var. angustifoliolata Makino
- Astilbe japonica var. densiflora Nakai
- Hoteia barbata Hook.
- Hoteia japonica C.Morren & Decne.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Astilbe japonica (commonly known as False Buck's-beard) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, New York