Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nevadensis
ID:
1019092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 40 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018430

Common Names

  • Nevadensis Cinquefoil
  • Nevadensis Potentilla
  • Nevadensis Tormentil

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Description

Potentilla nevadensis (also called Nevada Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to North America, where it is widespread in Canada and the United States. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potentilla nevadensis is a bright yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledon leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla nevadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Potentilla nevadensis

Potentilla nevadensis is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.

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-9311: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.