Drymocallis longisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisepala
ID:
1006157
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Strid) Kurtto & Strid
Source:
rjp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 40: 137 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005495
Common Names
- Long-sepal Cinquefoil
- Long-sepal Five-finger
- Long-sepal Potentilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drymocallis longisepala (also called Long-Sepal Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and its leaves are divided into five leaflets. It produces yellow flowers in the summer and small, black fruits in the fall. It is found in open woodlands, meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Drymocallis longisepala is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Drymocallis longisepala sub. epirotica (Soják) Kurtto & StridFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drymocallis longisepala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Drymocallis longisepala is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is the easiest way to propagate the plant, as it can be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Drymocallis longisepala
Drymocallis longisepala is native to Europe and can be found in forests, shrublands, and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Species in the Drymocallis genus
Drymocallis pseudorupestris, Drymocallis arizonica, Drymocallis ashlandica, Drymocallis cuneifolia, Drymocallis glabrata, Drymocallis hansenii, Drymocallis lactea, Drymocallis micropetala, Drymocallis rhomboidea, Drymocallis geoides, Drymocallis inquinans, Drymocallis regis-borisii, Drymocallis rubricaulis, Drymocallis corsica, Drymocallis halacsyana, Drymocallis longisepala, Drymocallis malacophylla, Drymocallis arguta, Drymocallis glandulosa, Drymocallis deseretica, Drymocallis campanulata, Drymocallis rupestris,
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-37956: Based on the initial data import
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.