Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arbuscula
ID:
984229

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
rjp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 256 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983567

Common Names

  • Potentilla arbuscula
  • Arbuscula Cinquefoil
  • Arbuscula Silverweed

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Description

Potentilla arbuscula (also called Dwarf Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to the United States, where it is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It typically grows in open forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla arbuscula is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. The leaves have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. The fruits are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and pies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potentilla arbuscula var. unifoliolata Ludlow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potentilla arbuscula is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla arbuscula can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Potentilla arbuscula

Potentilla arbuscula is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the region.

Species in the Potentilla genus

Potentilla semiargentea, Potentilla alpicola, Potentilla praecox, Potentilla johanniniana, Potentilla pindicola, Potentilla taurica, Potentilla hispanica, Potentilla silesiaca, Potentilla conferta, Potentilla rigoana, Potentilla rhenana, Potentilla argenteaeformis, Potentilla siemersiana, Potentilla pseudosimulatrix, Potentilla recta, Potentilla macrosepala, Potentilla leuconota, Potentilla argyrophylla, Potentilla bruceae, Potentilla arbuscula, Potentilla grandiflora, Potentilla virgata, Potentilla incana, Potentilla tommasiniana, Potentilla bornmuelleri, Potentilla sommerfeltii, Potentilla glaucescens, Potentilla potaninii, Potentilla indica, Potentilla taronensis, Potentilla multiceps, Potentilla plumosa, Potentilla pendula, Potentilla angustiloba, Potentilla granulosa, Potentilla crenulata, Potentilla xizangensis, Potentilla subdigitata, Potentilla limprichtii, Potentilla discolor, Potentilla sischanensis, Potentilla tanacetifolia, Potentilla parvifolia, Potentilla moorcroftii, Potentilla imbricata, Potentilla eriocarpa, Potentilla inquinans, Potentilla cardotiana, Potentilla hypoleuca, Potentilla multicaulis,

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-104: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.