Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 74 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535866
Common Names
- Triternata Anemone
- Triternata's Anemone
- Triternata's Windflower
Description
Anemone triternata (also called Three-leaved Anemone, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and can grow up to 0.5m tall. Its flowers are white and borne in a terminal inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Anemone triternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread and form a dense carpet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemone triternata is white, with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemone triternata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Anemone triternata
Anemone triternata can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Anemone triternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemone triternata?
Anemone triternata
What is the common name of Anemone triternata?
Triternate Anemone
What is the natural habitat of Anemone triternata?
Anemone triternata is found in moist woodlands and grassy meadows
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,
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Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
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Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
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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,
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