Agrimonia striata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 287 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001009110
Common Names
- Agrimonia striata
- Striped Agrimony
- Striped Cocklebur
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Agrimonia striata (also called Narrow-leaved Agrimony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Agrimonia striata is used as a natural remedy for treating diarrhea, wounds, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent for food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrimonia striata has small, yellow flowers, each with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, dry fruits which contain the seeds. The seeds are small, dark brown in color and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrimonia striata is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Agrimonia striata
Agrimonia striata is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-4742: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.