Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
1284451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 226 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283789

Common Names

  • Pulsatilla wallichiana
  • Pulsatilla
  • Wallichiana

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Description

Pulsatilla wallichiana (also called Wallich's Pulsatilla, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and is often used as a medicinal plant.

Uses & Benefits

Pulsatilla wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulsatilla wallichiana is purple with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulsatilla wallichiana is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Pulsatilla wallichiana

Pulsatilla wallichiana can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Pulsatilla wallichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulsatilla wallichiana?

Pulsatilla wallichiana

What type of plant is Pulsatilla wallichiana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Pulsatilla wallichiana native to?

Himalayas

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,

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