Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pinnatus
ID:
992165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Kuntze

Source:
rjp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 77 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000991503

Common Names

  • Margyricarpus pinnatus
  • Pinnate Margyricarpus
  • Pinnate-leaved Margyricarpus

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Description

Margyricarpus pinnatus (also called Pinnate-Leaved Margyricarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Margyricarpus pinnatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Margyricarpus pinnatus is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margyricarpus pinnatus is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Margyricarpus pinnatus

Margyricarpus pinnatus can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.

Species in the Margyricarpus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-20250: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.