Pulsatilla knappii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
knappii
ID:
472681
Status:
valid
Authors:
Palez.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 10: 295 (1918 publ. 1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472013
Common Names
- Pasque Flower
- Prairie Crocus
- Meadow Anemone
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Pulsatilla knappii (also called Knapp's Pulsatilla, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has deeply divided leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pulsatilla knappii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pulsatilla knappii are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
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Pulsatilla knappii is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in alpine meadows. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two shoots each.
Where to Find Pulsatilla knappii
Pulsatilla knappii is native to North America and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Pulsatilla knappii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulsatilla knappii?
Pulsatilla knappii
What is the common name of Pulsatilla knappii?
Knapp's Pulsatilla
What is the natural habitat of Pulsatilla knappii?
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
Philippe de Palezieux (1871-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palez.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:711998-1: Based on the initial data import