Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1823(Suppl.): 1 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017393
Common Names
- Agrimonia pilosa
- Hairy Agrimony
- Hairy Grooveburr
Description
Agrimonia pilosa (also called Hairy Agrimony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and forests. It is a perennial herb, with green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Agrimonia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrimonia pilosa var. nepalensis (D.Don) Nakai
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agrimonia pilosa are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrimonia pilosa is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated through seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimonia pilosa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Species in the Agrimonia genus
Agrimonia nipponica,
Agrimonia wirtgenii,
Agrimonia macrocarpa,
Agrimonia pringlei,
Agrimonia coreana,
Agrimonia gorovoii,
Agrimonia hirsuta,
Agrimonia zeylanica,
Agrimonia granulosa,
Agrimonia nippono-pilosa,
Agrimonia aitchisonii,
Agrimonia repens,
Agrimonia bracteata,
Agrimonia incisa,
Agrimonia procera,
Agrimonia eupatoria,
Agrimonia gryposepala,
Agrimonia microcarpa,
Agrimonia parviflora,
Agrimonia pubescens,
Agrimonia rostellata,
Agrimonia striata,
Agrimonia pilosa,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,