Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pseudorupestris
ID:
984141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Rydb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Monogr. N. Amer. Potent. 2: 194 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983479

Common Names

  • Drymocallis pseudorupestris
  • False Rock Cress
  • Pseudorupestris Cinquefoil

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Description

Drymocallis pseudorupestris (also called False Rock Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Uses & Benefits

Drymocallis pseudorupestris is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. The leaves have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. The flowers can be used to make tea, which is said to have calming effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Drymocallis pseudorupestris var. saxicola Ertter
Drymocallis pseudorupestris var. crumiana D.D.Keck ex Ertter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymocallis pseudorupestris is a small, white or yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymocallis pseudorupestris is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. 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. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Drymocallis pseudorupestris

Drymocallis pseudorupestris is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.

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,