Parageum calthifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai & H.Hara ex H.Hara
Source:
rjp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 125 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017400
Common Names
- Parageum
- Calthifolium
- Pale Cudweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parageum calthifolium (also called Caltha-leaved Parageum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and forests. It is a deciduous shrub, with green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Parageum calthifolium, commonly known as marsh cudweed, is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant. It has small white flowers and is tolerant of wet soils, making it a popular choice for bog gardens and other water features. It is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parageum calthifolium has small white flowers that are clustered in small heads. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parageum calthifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Parageum calthifolium
Parageum calthifolium is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Species in the Parageum 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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182923-2: Based on the initial data import