Status:
valid
Authors:
Fourr.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon 16: 371 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003604
Common Names
- Drymocallis rubricaulis
- Rubricaulis Plant
- Rubricaulis
Description
Drymocallis rubricaulis (also called Red-stemmed Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has round, scalloped leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It can be found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Drymocallis rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Drymocallis rubricaulis is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black drupe. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drymocallis rubricaulis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Drymocallis rubricaulis
Drymocallis rubricaulis is native to Europe and can be found in moist woods and thickets.
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,