Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
cathayensis
ID:
535835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 114 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535167

Common Names

  • Cathayensis Anemone
  • Cathayensis Windflower
  • Cathayensis Thimbleweed

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Synonyms

  • Anemonastrum chinense (Kitag.) Holub [unknown]
  • Anemone demissa glabrescens Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Anemone narcissiflora chinensis Kitag. [unknown]
  • Anemone narcissiflora chinensis (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Anemone narcissiflora pekinensis Schipcz. [unknown]

Description

Anemone cathayensis (also called Cathay Anemone, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anemone cathayensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, as well as in natural landscaping and restoration projects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anemone cathayensis var. hispida Tamura

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, oblong. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemone cathayensis is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anemone cathayensis

Anemone cathayensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3000-5000 m.

Anemone cathayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemone cathayensis?

Anemone cathayensis

What is the common name of Anemone cathayensis?

Cathay Anemone

What type of plant is Anemone cathayensis?

A perennial herbaceous plant

Species in the Anemone genus

Anemone fulingensis, Anemone afghanica, Anemone airei, Anemone alaschanica, Anemone altaica, Anemone angustiloba, Anemone baissunensis, Anemone begoniifolia, Anemone berlandieri, Anemone biflora, Anemone brecklei, Anemone brevistyla, Anemone bucharica, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone cathayensis, Anemone coronaria, Anemone cylindrica, Anemone debilis, Anemone decapetala, Anemone drummondii, Anemone edwardsiana, Anemone flexuosissima, Anemone fuscopurpurea, Anemone glazioviana, Anemone gokayamensis, Anemone hemsleyi, Anemone hokouensis, Anemone hortensis, Anemone howellii, Anemone koraiensis, Anemone korzchinskyi, Anemone laceratoincisa, Anemone liangshanica, Anemone lithophila, Anemone lutienensis, Anemone montana, Anemone moorei, Anemone multiceps, Anemone multifida, Anemone narcissiflora, Anemone nutantiflora, Anemone ochotensis, Anemone okennonii, Anemone orthocarpa, Anemone palmata, Anemone parviflora, Anemone pavoniana, Anemone poilanei, Anemone punctulata, Anemone quinquefolia,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

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