Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
alpina
ID:
472655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Delarbre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Auvergne , ed. 2: 552 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471987

Common Names

  • Alpina Pulsatilla
  • Alpina Pasque Flower
  • Alpina Meadow Anemone

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Synonyms

  • Preonanthus sulfureus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Preonanthus alpinus Schur [unknown]
  • Pulsatilla burseriana Rchb. [unknown]
  • Pulsatilla myrrhidifolia (Vill.) H.R.Wehrh. [unknown]
  • Pulsatilla micrantha Sweet [unknown]
  • Pulsatilla grandiflora Rchb. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Pulsatilla alba Rchb. [unknown]
  • Anemone alpicola Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Anemone alpina L. [unknown]
  • Anemone baldensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Anemone burseriana Scop. [unknown]
  • Anemone flemmensis Scop. [unknown]
  • Anemone grandiflora Hoppe ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Anemone micrantha hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Anemone myrrhidifolia Vill. [unknown]
  • Anemone sulphurea L. [unknown]
  • Anemone alpina alpicola Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]

Description

Pulsatilla alpina (also called 'Alpine Pulsatilla', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with small yellow flowers. It is found in grassland and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pulsatilla alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pulsatilla alpina sub. cantabrica M.Laínz
Pulsatilla alpina sub. cyrnea Gamisans
Pulsatilla alpina sub. font-queri M.Laínz & P.Monts.
Pulsatilla alpina sub. schneebergensis D.M.Moser
Pulsatilla alpina sub. austroalpina D.M.Moser
Pulsatilla alpina sub. cottianaea (Beauverd) D.M.Moser
Pulsatilla alpina sub. millefoliata (Bertol.) D.M.Moser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulsatilla alpina is a bright yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulsatilla alpina can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. Cultivation is best done in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Pulsatilla alpina

Pulsatilla alpina can be found in the mountains of the Alps, from France to Austria.

Pulsatilla alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulsatilla alpina?

Pulsatilla alpina

What is the common name of Pulsatilla alpina?

Alpine Pulsatilla

What is the natural habitat of Pulsatilla alpina?

Tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Pulsatilla genus

Pulsatilla vernalis, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla weberi, Pulsatilla wilczekii, Pulsatilla zimmermannii, Pulsatilla reverdattoi, Pulsatilla rubra, Pulsatilla patens, Pulsatilla pratensis, Pulsatilla tongkangensis, Pulsatilla sachalinensis, Pulsatilla scherfelii, Pulsatilla tatewakii, Pulsatilla taraoi, Pulsatilla ajanensis, Pulsatilla gayeri, Pulsatilla emiliana, Pulsatilla bungeana, Pulsatilla chinensis, Pulsatilla celakovskyana, Pulsatilla aurea, Pulsatilla alpina, Pulsatilla nipponica, Pulsatilla nuttalliana, Pulsatilla knappii, Pulsatilla montana, Pulsatilla magadanensis, Pulsatilla girodii, Pulsatilla grandis, Pulsatilla hackelii, Pulsatilla halleri, Pulsatilla turczaninovii, Pulsatilla violacea, Pulsatilla cernua, Pulsatilla occidentalis, Pulsatilla ambigua, Pulsatilla albana, Pulsatilla armena, Pulsatilla georgica, Pulsatilla grandis, Pulsatilla integrifolia, Pulsatilla kostyczewii, Pulsatilla multiceps, Pulsatilla tenuiloba, Pulsatilla wolfgangiana, Pulsatilla dahurica, Pulsatilla sukaczewii, Pulsatilla millefolium, Pulsatilla campanella, Pulsatilla wallichiana,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antoine Delarbre (1724-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delarbre' in the authors string.