Geum macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. 2: 557 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002865
Common Names
- Geum macrophyllum
- Macrophyllum Geum
- Geum Macrophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geum macrophyllum (also called 'Large-leaved Avens', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 30cm. It is native to Central Europe and grows in open woods and meadows. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Geum macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geum macrophyllum var. perincisum (Rydb.) RaupFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geum macrophyllum has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, light green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geum macrophyllum can be propagated by division of the root clump in spring or by seed. Cultivation is best in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Geum macrophyllum
Geum macrophyllum is native to the western United States and is found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-337: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.