From the classical name Astilbe, combined with the Greek eides — like.

For genus description sees.a. tabularis

1 species from N China.

Seed and division.

Large, peltate leaves.

Source: Spencer, R. (2002). Saxifragaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 3. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 2. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.