Status:
valid
Authors:
Szyszył.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Polypet. Thalam. Rehmann. : 7 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129545
Common Names
- Short-styled Knowltonia
- Short-styled Knowltonia
- Short-styled Knowltonia
Description
Knowltonia brevistylis (also called Short-styled Knowltonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has compound leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in meadows, forests, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Knowltonia brevistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Knowltonia brevistylis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Where to Find Knowltonia brevistylis
Knowltonia brevistylis can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.
Species in the Knowltonia genus
Knowltonia anemonoides,
Knowltonia vesicatoria,
Knowltonia whytei,
Knowltonia capensis,
Knowltonia cordata,
Knowltonia filia,
Knowltonia bracteata,
Knowltonia transvaalensis,
Knowltonia brevistylis,
Knowltonia caffra,
Knowltonia integrifolia,
Knowltonia moorei,
Knowltonia balliana,
Knowltonia mexicana,
Knowltonia sellowii,
Knowltonia chilensis,
Knowltonia hootae,
Knowltonia hepaticifolia,
Knowltonia assisbrasiliana,
Knowltonia crassifolia,
Knowltonia major,
Knowltonia fanninii,
Knowltonia tenuifolia,
Knowltonia helleborifolia,
Knowltonia whyteana,
Knowltonia peruviana,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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