Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
asiae-mediae
ID:
1003034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ovcz. & Kochk.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 4: 538 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002372

Common Names

  • Asiatic Cinquefoil
  • Potentilla asiae-mediae
  • Asian Cinquefoil

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Description

Potentilla asiae-mediae (also called Asian Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has yellow flowers and red berries. It is native to East Asia and is found in mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla asiae-mediae is a popular ornamental plant that can be used to create hedges and borders. It can also be used to make teas, jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potentilla asiae-mediae has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, reddish stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla asiae-mediae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will produce fewer flowers. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Potentilla asiae-mediae

Potentilla asiae-mediae is native to Central Asia and is found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

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

Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
T.F. Kochkareva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:727679-1: Based on the initial data import