Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
582328

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 558 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000581660

Common Names

  • Marsh Marigold
  • Cowslip
  • Kingcup

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Synonyms

  • Populago palustris Scop. [unknown]
  • Caltha alpestris Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha alpina Schur [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica R.Br. [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica caespitosa (Schipcz.) Khokhr. [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica membranacea (Turcz.) Khokhr. [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica sibirica (Regel) Tolm. [unknown]
  • Caltha asarifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Caltha caespitosa Schipcz. [unknown]
  • Caltha confinis Greene [unknown]
  • Caltha cornuta Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha coronata Schur [unknown]
  • Caltha crenata Belyaeva & Sipliv. [unknown]
  • Caltha dentata Muhl. [unknown]
  • Caltha elata Duthie [unknown]
  • Caltha emodorum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Caltha ficarioides Pursh [unknown]
  • Caltha flabellifolia Pursh [unknown]
  • Caltha freyniana Heldr. ex Beck [unknown]
  • Caltha glabra Gilib. [unknown]
  • Caltha gorovii Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Caltha grosse-serrata Pant. [unknown]
  • Caltha guerangerii Boreau [unknown]
  • Caltha himalayanus Royle [unknown]
  • Caltha himalensis D.Don [unknown]
  • Caltha integerrima Pursh [unknown]
  • Caltha intermedia Schott, Nym. & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha laeta Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha latifolia Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha longirostris Beck [unknown]
  • Caltha major Mill. [unknown]
  • Caltha membranacea Schipcz. [unknown]
  • Caltha membranacea grandiflora S.H.Li & Y.H.Huang [unknown]
  • Caltha minor Mill. [unknown]
  • Caltha minor arctica (R.Br.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Caltha napalensis Royle [unknown]
  • Caltha natans arctica (R.Br.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Caltha natans asarifolia (DC.) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha orthorhyncha Rupr. [unknown]
  • Caltha pallidiflora Martrin-Donos [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris acutiserrata Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris aleutensis Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris alpestris (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris alpina Schur [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris araneosa Steenis [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris araneosa (Steenis) Meijden [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris arctica Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris arctica (R.Br.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris arrabonensis Soó [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris asarifolia (DC.) Rothr. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris asarifolia (DC.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris borbasii Soó [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris bosnica Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris cornuta Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris cornuta (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris czarnohorensis (Zapał.) Soó & Kovács-Lang [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris decumbens Makino [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris dentata Čelak. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris dentata (Čelak.) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris enkoso H.Hara [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris erecta Makino [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris flabellifolia (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris gigas H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris himalensis (D.Don) Mukh. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris integerrima (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris integerrima Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris laeta (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris latifolia (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris major (Mill.) DC. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris membranacea (Turcz.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris minima Regel [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris minor (Mill.) DC. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris minor (Mill.) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris minor (Mill.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris nipponica H.Hara [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris nymphiifolia Vorosch. & Gorovoj [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris orbicularis Briq. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris orientalisinensis X.H.Guo [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris orthocarpa (Rupr.) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris parnassifolia (Raf.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris platycarpa Soó & Kovács-Lang [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris plena Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris plurisepala Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris polypetala (Hochst. ex Lorent) Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris polysepala Turcz. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris polysepala (Turcz.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris pratensis Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris radicans (T.F.Forst.) Beck [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris renifolia (Tolm.) Luferov [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris retyzatensis Soó [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris sibirica Regel [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris sibirica (Regel) Hultén [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris simonkaiana Soó [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris stagnalis Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris thracica Velen. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris transsilvanica Soó & Kovács-Lang [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris violacea (Khokhr.) Luferov [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris vulgaris Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris vulgaris (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris zetlandica Beeby [unknown]
  • Caltha paniculata Wall. [unknown]
  • Caltha parnassifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Caltha polypetala Hochst. [unknown]
  • Caltha polypetala colchica Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Caltha polypetala orthoryncha (Rupr.) Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Caltha populago Gouan [unknown]
  • Caltha procumbens Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha pumila Schur [unknown]
  • Caltha pygmaea Makino [unknown]
  • Caltha radicans T.F.Forst. [unknown]
  • Caltha ranunculoides Schur [unknown]
  • Caltha riparia G.Don [unknown]
  • Caltha serotina Tolm. [unknown]
  • Caltha sibirica (Regel) Tolm. [unknown]
  • Caltha silvestris Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Caltha stagnalis Magnier ex Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Caltha thracica Adamović ex Graebn. & Graebn.f. [unknown]
  • Caltha violacea Khokhryakov [unknown]
  • Caltha vulgaris Pall. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Caltha vulgaris Schott, Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Caltha zetlandica Dörfl. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris radicans (T.F.Forst.) Kjellm. [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris radicans (T.F.Forst.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Caltha sibirica Makino [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris asarifolia Huth [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris palustris [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris palustris [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica caespitosa (Schipcz) Khokhryakov [unknown]
  • Caltha arctica membranacea (Turcz.) Khokhryakov [unknown]
  • Caltha palustris radicans (T.F.Forst.) A.Gray [deprecated]
  • Caltha palustris ucrainica Racib. [unknown]
  • Caltha ucrainica (Racib.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Caltha rostrata Borbás [unknown]
  • Caltha laeta rostrata (Borbás) Jáv. [unknown]

Description

Caltha palustris (also called Marsh Marigold, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Caltha palustris is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens or in containers. It is also used as a border plant, and can be used to create a natural barrier. The plant has fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Caltha palustris var. alba (Cambess.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Caltha palustris var. barthei Hance
Caltha palustris var. himalaica Tamura
Caltha palustris var. membranacea Turcz.
Caltha palustris var. umbrosa Diels

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caltha palustris has a small, yellow flower with a thick, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a thick, dark green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caltha palustris is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Caltha palustris

Caltha palustris is native to North America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Caltha palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caltha palustris?

Caltha palustris

What is the common name of Caltha palustris?

Palustris caltha

What is the natural habitat of Caltha palustris?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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