Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stoj. & Stef.) Stoj. & Stef.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. ed. 3: 452 1948
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735207
Common Names
- Rhodope Anemone
- Rhodopaea Anemone
- Anemone rhodopaea
Description
Anemone rhodopaea (also called the 'Balkan Anemone', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is a herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower. The flower is white and has a long, thin stem. It grows in rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anemone rhodopaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemone rhodopaea is a single, white, cup-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem growing from the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemone rhodopaea is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Anemone rhodopaea
Anemone rhodopaea is native to Bulgaria and can be found in the Rhodope Mountains.
Anemone rhodopaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemone rhodopaea?
Anemone rhodopaea
What is the natural habitat of Anemone rhodopaea?
Grassy woodlands and open forests
What is the flowering period of Anemone rhodopaea?
Spring and summer
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,
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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,