Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
caliginosa
ID:
989371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soják

Source:
rjp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Bohemoslov. 1: 346 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988709

Common Names

  • Caliginosa Cinquefoil
  • Caliginosa Tormentil
  • Caliginosa Potentilla

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Description

Potentilla caliginosa (also called 'Gray Cinquefoil', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has dark green foliage and fragrant pink flowers. It is found in forest edges, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla caliginosa is a low-growing, deciduous shrub with yellow flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potentilla caliginosa is yellow, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla caliginosa is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Potentilla caliginosa

Potentilla caliginosa can be found in China and Japan.

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,

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