Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 116 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983287
Common Names
- Sanguisorba officinalis
- Great Burnet
- Garden Burnet
Description
Sanguisorba officinalis (also called Great Burnet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Uses & Benefits
Sanguisorba officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sanguisorba officinalis var. longifila (Kitag.) T.T.Yu & C.L.Li
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sanguisorba officinalis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanguisorba officinalis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Sanguisorba officinalis
Sanguisorba officinalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Species in the Sanguisorba genus
Sanguisorba officinalis,
Sanguisorba lateriflora,
Sanguisorba riparia,
Sanguisorba tenuifolia,
Sanguisorba diandra,
Sanguisorba azovtsevii,
Sanguisorba diandra,
Sanguisorba armena,
Sanguisorba albiflora,
Sanguisorba kishinamii,
Sanguisorba poroshirensis,
Sanguisorba mauritanica,
Sanguisorba japonensis,
Sanguisorba ancistroides,
Sanguisorba megacarpa,
Sanguisorba hybrida,
Sanguisorba rupicola,
Sanguisorba verrucosa,
Sanguisorba albanica,
Sanguisorba cretica,
Sanguisorba dodecandra,
Sanguisorba hakusanensis,
Sanguisorba indicum,
Sanguisorba magnifica,
Sanguisorba obtusa,
Sanguisorba annua,
Sanguisorba occidentalis,
Sanguisorba stipulata,
Sanguisorba minor,
Sanguisorba applanata,
Sanguisorba filiformis,
Sanguisorba alpina,
Sanguisorba canadensis,
Sanguisorba ancistroides,
Sanguisorba tenuifolia,
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,