Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
988740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov

Source:
rjp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 244 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988078

Common Names

  • Geum speciosum
  • Showy Avens
  • Showy Geum

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Description

Geum speciosum (also called Showy Avens, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to eastern Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along stream banks. Its leaves are pinnate, with serrate margins and densely pubescent. Its flowers are yellow, and its fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Geum speciosum is used for making jams, jellies, and juices. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geum speciosum are bright yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum speciosum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and can be rooted in a cold frame. Once established, Geum speciosum can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Geum speciosum

Geum speciosum can be found in the wild in the Himalayas and in parts of China.

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,