Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
lobata
ID:
1008782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baldwin) Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
rjp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 426 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001008120

Common Names

  • Lobed Waldsteinia
  • Lobed Barren Strawberry
  • Lobed Barren Strawberry Plant

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Description

Waldsteinia lobata (also called lobed waldsteinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and tall, erect stems with small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Waldsteinia lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for hedging and topiary. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Waldsteinia lobata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Waldsteinia lobata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Waldsteinia lobata

Waldsteinia lobata is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Baldwin (1779-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldwin' in the authors string.