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Common Names
- Waldsteinia pendula
- Pendula Barberry
- Chinese Barberry
Description
Waldsteinia pendula (also called Hanging Wood-strawberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in open woodlands and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Waldsteinia pendula is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waldsteinia pendula has small yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits, each containing one or two seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Waldsteinia pendula is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny spot in the garden and can be propagated from cuttings taken in early spring or from seed sown in autumn.
Where to Find Waldsteinia pendula
Waldsteinia pendula can be found in the forests of Central and Eastern Europe.
Species in the Waldsteinia 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,