Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1018032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Teschem.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Hort. Reg. & Gard. Mag. 1: 460 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017370

Common Names

  • Duchesnea indica
  • Indian Strawberry
  • Indian Mock-Strawberry

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Description

Duchesnea indica (also called 'Indian Strawberry', among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has an upright habit and oval leaves with serrated margins. It produces white flowers in the spring and is typically found in rocky areas, on dry slopes and in clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Duchesnea indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Duchesnea indica are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duchesnea indica is a species of flowering plant native to India. It can be propagated through seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Duchesnea indica

Duchesnea indica is native to India and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Species in the Duchesnea 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

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
James Engelbert Teschemacher (1790-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teschem.' in the authors string.