Diabelia spathulata, synonym Abelia spathulata, is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). It is a shrub native to southern Korea and central and southern Japan.[1]

Three varieties are accepted.[1]

  • Diabelia spathulata var. colorata (H.Hara & S.Kuros.) Landrein – Japan (Honshu)
  • Diabelia spathulata var. miyagii Landrein – Japan (Honshu)
  • Diabelia spathulata var. spathulata – southern Korea and central and southern Japan

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Diabelia spathulata (Siebold & Zucc.) Landrein". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 April 2024.