| Deinanthe caerulea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus: | Deinanthe |
| Species: | D. caerulea |
| Binomial name | |
| Deinanthe caerulea Stapf, 1911 | |
Deinanthe caerulea, the false hydrangea, is a species of plant from the genus Deinanthe in the family Hydrangeaceae.[1] It was first described by Otto Stapf in 1911.
The blue false hydrangea is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches heights of 30 to 50 centimeters. It forms a rhizome. The leaves are opposite. The leaf blade is broadly elliptical, ovate, or obovate, and measures 10 to 25 × 6 to 16 centimeters, has two columns at the top and serrated on the edge. The inflorescence consists of fertile and sterile flowers. The fertile flowers have 6 to 8 blue, lilac blue or light red petals. Stamens are numerous. The stamens and anthers are light blue.[1]
The flowering time is in July and August.
Occurrence
The blue false hydrangea occurs in China in western Hubei in damp forests at altitudes of 700 to 1600 meters.[1]
Use
The blue false hydrangea is rarely used as an ornamental plant for groups of trees. It needs a partially shaded, cool location with humus soil.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Deinanthe caerulea - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.