Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 16: Geum n.º 13 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001012937
Common Names
- Geum Calthifolium
- Caltha-Leaf Avens
- Caltha-Leaf Geum
Description
Geum calthifolium (also called Yellow Avens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and western Asia and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Geum calthifolium is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are edible and can be used to make teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Geum calthifolium are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geum calthifolium is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in a well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Geum calthifolium
Geum calthifolium is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is most commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Geum genus
Geum rhodopeum,
Geum macrosepalum,
Geum intermedium,
Geum leiospermum,
Geum uniflorum,
Geum divergens,
Geum magellanicum,
Geum capense,
Geum reptans,
Geum spurium,
Geum speciosum,
Geum mexicanum,
Geum aleppicum,
Geum heterocarpum,
Geum kokanicum,
Geum involucratum,
Geum andicola,
Geum peruvianum,
Geum brevicarpellatum,
Geum riojense,
Geum roylei,
Geum boliviense,
Geum sikkimense,
Geum pentapetalum,
Geum quellyon,
Geum lechlerianum,
Geum catlingii,
Geum macneillii,
Geum macrophyllum,
Geum rivale,
Geum geniculatum,
Geum peckii,
Geum pusillum,
Geum radiatum,
Geum talbotianum,
Geum kokanikum,
Geum japonicum,
Geum cockaynei,
Geum coccineum,
Geum calthifolium,
Geum canadense,
Geum glaciale,
Geum laciniatum,
Geum triflorum,
Geum vernum,
Geum virginianum,
Geum aurantiacum,
Geum macranthum,
Geum pulchrum,
Geum urbanum,
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,