Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Takeda ex Zämelis & Paegle
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Bot. Univ. Latv. 2: 140 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471849
Common Names
- Tarao's Pasque Flower
- Tarao's Anemone
- Tarao's Meadow Anemone
Synonyms
- Anemone taraoi Takeda [unknown]
Description
Pulsatilla taraoi (also called 'Tarao's Pasque Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Japan. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with hairy stems and leaves, and bell-shaped purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pulsatilla taraoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pulsatilla taraoi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pulsatilla taraoi is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and temperatures between 45-75°F (7-24°C). It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pulsatilla taraoi
Pulsatilla taraoi is native to Japan and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Pulsatilla taraoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulsatilla taraoi?
Pulsatilla taraoi
Where is Pulsatilla taraoi found?
Japan
What type of plant is Pulsatilla taraoi?
Perennial
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
Berta Paegle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paegle' in the authors string.