Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
norvegica
ID:
989594

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 499 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988932

Common Names

  • Norwegian Cinquefoil
  • Norwegian Tormentil
  • Norwegian Potentilla

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Description

Potentilla norvegica (also called Norwegian Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla norvegica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potentilla norvegica sub. hirsuta (Michx.) Hyl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potentilla norvegica has white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla norvegica is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Potentilla norvegica

Potentilla norvegica can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Romania.

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-17: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.