Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
heptaphylla
ID:
1019339

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 13 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018677

Common Names

  • Potentilla heptaphylla
  • Seven-Leaved Cinquefoil
  • Seven-Leaved Tormentil

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Description

Potentilla heptaphylla (also called Seven-leaved Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla heptaphylla is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are edible and can be used in jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potentilla heptaphylla sub. australis (Krašan) Gams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potentilla heptaphylla is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla heptaphylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Potentilla heptaphylla

Potentilla heptaphylla can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

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-9541: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.