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.
Three varieties are accepted. Diabelia spathulata var. colorata – Japan (Honshu) Diabelia spathulata var. miyagii – Japan (Honshu) Diabelia spathulata var. spathulata – southern Korea and central and southern Japan
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