Deutzia corymbosa
Image: Kirkham, T.; Flanagan, M.; Jamieson, R.; Clements, P. (cc-by)
NameDeutzia corymbosa
Scientific NameDeutzia corymbosa R.Br. ex G.Don
Common NamesDeutzia, Showy Deutzia
Plant FamilyCaprifoliaceae
Natural HabitatThis specimen was collected from Wanglang Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China, at an altitude of 2464m. It grows in open, SW-facing woodland on mud shale rock, often emerging directly from rock faces, within a canopy of Tilia, Acer, and Malus, with Prunus, Salix, and Rubus growing below.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo significant traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Deutzia corymbosa. It is primarily cultivated as an ornamental shrub.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific medicinal contraindications are widely documented due to the lack of traditional medicinal use for this species.
Cultivation NotesDeutzia corymbosa is a hardy ornamental shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of soil types and conditions, and is often grown for its abundant white flowers in late spring to early summer.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Deutzia corymbosa is a deciduous shrub characterized by ovate to lanceolate leaves and terminal clusters of small, often white, flowers, which develop into persistent fruit capsules. The specimen shows mature woody stems with dried fruit capsules and a single leaf.
