Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
wismariensis
ID:
1011698

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Gregor & Henker

Source:
rjp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 112: 322 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011036

Common Names

  • Wismar Cinquefoil
  • Wismar Five-finger
  • Wismar Five-fingers

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Description

Potentilla wismariensis (also called Wismar Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and dark green foliage with toothed edges. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla wismariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Potentilla wismariensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla wismariensis is a deciduous perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Potentilla wismariensis

Potentilla wismariensis is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and along the edges of woods.

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-51374: Based on the initial data import
Heinz Siegfried Henker (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henker' in the authors string.
Thomas Gregor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Gregor' in the authors string.