Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tridenta
ID:
1132274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Monogr. N. Amer. Potentilleae 187 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131612

Common Names

  • Sibbaldiopsis tridenta
  • Three-Toothed Sibbaldiopsis
  • Trident Sibbaldiopsis

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Description

Sibbaldiopsis tridenta (also called Three-toothed Sibbaldiopsis, among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It has trident-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sibbaldiopsis tridenta is used for its edible fruits, which are a good source of vitamins and minerals. The leaves of this plant are also used as a fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sibbaldiopsis tridenta is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, while the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibbaldiopsis tridenta is a low-growing, clump-forming, deciduous perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide. It is native to Siberia, Mongolia and China. It features white flowers (1/2” diameter) with five petals that bloom in late spring to early summer. Foliage is composed of divided, dark green leaves (to 1” long). Propagation is by division of clumps in spring.

Where to Find Sibbaldiopsis tridenta

Sibbaldiopsis tridenta is found in North America.

Species in the Sibbaldiopsis genus

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 tro-27800190: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.