Chamaerhodos altaica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
985432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 429 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984770
Common Names
- Chamaerhodos
- Altaica Chamaerhodos
- Altaic Rose Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chamaerhodos altaica (also called Altaica Chamaerhodos, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the mountains of Central and Southern Asia. It has a low-growing habit, with a maximum height of 1.5 m and a spread of 2 m. It has white flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in rocky areas, meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaerhodos altaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chamaerhodos altaica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Chamaerhodos altaica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soils. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Chamaerhodos altaica
Chamaerhodos altaica is native to East Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Species in the Chamaerhodos genus
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-11710: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.