Spiraea canescens
Himalayan Spiraea
Also known as: Spiraea canescens subsp. pyramidata K.M.Purohit & Panigrahi +13 more
- Spiraea canescens subsp. pyramidata K.M.Purohit & Panigrahi
- Spiraea cuneata Zabel
- Spiraea flagellaris Zabel
- Spiraea flagellata Rehder
- Spiraea flagelliformis Zabel
- Spiraea fontenaysii Zabel
- Spiraea grandiflora K.Koch
- Spiraea indica K.Koch
- Spiraea lanata K.Koch
- Spiraea luxurians Zabel
- Spiraea myrtifolia Dippel
- Spiraea nivea K.Koch
- Spiraea pruinosa K.Koch
- Spiraea rhombifolia Lavallée
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Spiraea canescens (commonly known as Himalayan Spiraea) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, West Himalaya
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)
Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms