Dryas octopetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 501 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996365
Common Names
- Eight-petal Mountain-avens
- Dryas octopetala
- Eight-petal Dryas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dryas octopetala (also called mountain avens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China, and is found in scrub and open woodland habitats at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dryas octopetala is used for its edible fruits, ornamental flowers, and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dryas octopetala var. argentea BlyttDryas octopetala sub. alaskensis (A.E.Porsild) Hultén
Dryas octopetala sub. hookeriana (Juz.) Hultén
Dryas octopetala var. asiatica (Nakai) Nakai
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dryas octopetala is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
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Dryas octopetala is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Dryas octopetala
Dryas octopetala is native to Europe, from the British Isles east to Ukraine and south to Italy.
Species in the Dryas 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-26: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.