Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
1014458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Kuntze

Source:
rjp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 219 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013796

Common Names

  • Capitatus Physocarpus
  • Capitatus
  • Capitatus Ninebark

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Description

Physocarpus capitatus (also called 'Pacific Ninebark', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1–2 m. Its leaves are ovate and serrated, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in open woodlands, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Physocarpus capitatus is a shrub native to North America. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physocarpus capitatus has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are reddish-brown with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physocarpus capitatus is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should have at least two nodes. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. They should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Physocarpus capitatus

Physocarpus capitatus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in moist forests, streambanks, and disturbed areas.

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-5864: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.