Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
granulosa
ID:
984687

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.T.Yu & C.L.Li

Source:
rjp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 11 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984025

Common Names

  • Potentilla Granulosa
  • Granular Cinquefoil
  • Granular Five-finger

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Description

Potentilla granulosa (also called Granular Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla granulosa is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. The plant is also used to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla granulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Potentilla granulosa

Potentilla granulosa can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-10825: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Chao Luang Li (1938-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Li' in the authors string.