Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fragarioides
ID:
1016341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Tratt.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Rosac. Monogr. 3: 107 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015679

Common Names

  • Fragarioides Waldsteinia
  • Waldsteinia Fragarioides
  • Fragarioides Waldsteinia

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Description

Waldsteinia fragarioides (also called Barren strawberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub with a sprawling habit, growing to 1–2 m tall. Its leaves are trifoliate, with three toothed leaflets. The flowers are yellow, and the fruits are small, black berries.

Uses & Benefits

Waldsteinia fragarioides is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Waldsteinia fragarioides sub. doniana Teppner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waldsteinia fragarioides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a reddish-brown stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waldsteinia fragarioides is a perennial shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Waldsteinia fragarioides

Waldsteinia fragarioides can be found in the forests of Central and Eastern Europe.

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-6255: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Leopold Trattinnick (1764-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tratt.' in the authors string.