Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1414201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Sennikov & Kurtto

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 21 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426666

Common Names

  • Aria obtusifolia
  • Oblong-leaved Aria
  • Oblong-leaved Meadow-rue

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Description

Aria obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-Leaved Aria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wetter woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aria obtusifolia has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aria obtusifolia has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aria obtusifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aria obtusifolia

Aria obtusifolia is native to Central and Eastern Europe.

Aria obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aria obtusifolia?

Aria obtusifolia

What is the common name of Aria obtusifolia?

Oblique-leaved aria

What is the natural habitat of Aria obtusifolia?

Moist to wet soils in woodlands and disturbed areas

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,

References

IPNI record: 77164836-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427634
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Arto Kurtto (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurtto' in the authors string.