rough-leaf hydrangea
Hydrangea aspera Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Hydrangea aspera, known as rough-leaf hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub in the Hydrangeaceae family. It is native to dense forests in the Himalayan region, southern China, and Taiwan. This species can grow up to 3 m (10 ft) in height and width, featuring broadly oval leaves and dense branches. It produces large, flat flower heads in late summer, with colors ranging from pale blue to pink, often bordered by white or pale pink sterile florets.
Description
Hydrangea aspera is a species of flowering plant in the Hydrangeaceae family, described by Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don in 1825. It is native to regions including the Himalayas, southern China, and Taiwan. The shrub is characterized by its rough leaves and dense, upright growth habit. The plant's flowers are arranged in large, flat clusters during late summer, displaying variable shades of pale blue and pink. These clusters are often surrounded by white or pale pink sterile florets. Hydrangea aspera is found in dense forest habitats across its range, which includes areas such as China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, and parts of the Himalayas.
Other common names
rough-leaf hydrangea
Distribution
TW · Global · SE · NO · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Taiwan · Vietnam · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Hortensia asperaHydrangea albaHydrangea pubescensHydrangea villosaHydrangea glabripesHydrangea aspera var. velutinaHydrangea aspera var. scabraHydrangea aspera var. strigosiorHydrangea kawakamiiHydrangea villosa f. sterilisHydrangea coactaHydrangea aspera f. emasculataHydrangea villosa var. strigosiorHydrangea villosa var. velutinaHydrangea villosa var. delicatulaHydrangea oblongifoliaHydrangea vestita var. fimbriataHydrangea aspera var. cordataHydrangea aspera var. angustifoliaHydrangea vestita var. integriloba