Dryas suendermanni - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellerer ex Sünd.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 26-27: 21 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991568
Common Names
- Dryas suendermanni
- Suendermann's Dryas
- Suendermann's Mountain Avens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dryas suendermanni (also called Suendermann's dryas, Suendermann's mountain-avens, and alpine dryas, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply divided, compound leaves. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dryas suendermanni is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Dryas suendermanni are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dryas suendermanni is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Dryas suendermanni
Dryas suendermanni is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Europe. It can be found in tundra and alpine meadows.
Species in the Dryas genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-20330: Based on the initial data import
Franz Sündermann (1864-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sünd.' in the authors string.
Johann Kellerer (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellerer' in the authors string.