Filipendula ulmaria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulmaria
ID:
984089
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Maxim.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 6: 251 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983427
Common Names
- Ulmaria Filipendula
- Ulmaria Meadowsweet
- Ulmaria Queen of the Meadow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Filipendula ulmaria (also called Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a species of meadowsweet native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It is a deciduous shrub, typically growing to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to five leaflets. Its flowers are white, with a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, on hillsides and in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Filipendula ulmaria 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
Filipendula ulmaria sub. picbaueri (Podp.) SmejkalFilipendula ulmaria for. glaberrima Beck
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filipendula ulmaria is white with a yellow center and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Filipendula ulmaria is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Filipendula ulmaria
Filipendula ulmaria is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.
Species in the Filipendula genus
Filipendula ulmaria, Filipendula camtschatica, Filipendula vestita, Filipendula auriculata, Filipendula vulgaris, Filipendula occidentalis, Filipendula tsuguwoi, Filipendula rubra, Filipendula palmata, Filipendula kiraishiensis, Filipendula intermedia, Filipendula angustiloba, Filipendula purpurea, Filipendula multijuga, Filipendula glaberrima, Filipendula purpurea,
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-1024: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.