Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arguta
ID:
1006034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
rjp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Flora Americae septentrionalis ; 1814 736 1814

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005372

Common Names

  • Potentilla Arguta
  • Arguta Potentilla
  • Arguta

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Description

Potentilla arguta (also called Sharp-Leaved Potentilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to North America. It typically grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 5 m. It is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas, at elevations of up to 2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla arguta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potentilla arguta sub. convallaria (Rydb.) D.D.Keck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Potentilla arguta are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla arguta is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or from seed. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.

Where to Find Potentilla arguta

Potentilla arguta is native to Europe, including the UK, and parts of Asia.

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-3745: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.