Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cockaynei
ID:
1006533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Bolle) Molloy & C.J.Webb

Source:
rjp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 32: 424 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005871

Common Names

  • Cockayne's Avens
  • Cockayne's Geum
  • Cockayne Avens

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Description

Geum cockaynei (also called Cockayne's Avens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed, green leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Geum cockaynei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in salads and herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geum cockaynei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have cotyledons that are oval and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum cockaynei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Geum cockaynei

Geum cockaynei can be found in Europe.

Species in the Geum genus

Geum rhodopeum, Geum macrosepalum, Geum intermedium, Geum leiospermum, Geum uniflorum, Geum divergens, Geum magellanicum, Geum capense, Geum reptans, Geum spurium, Geum speciosum, Geum mexicanum, Geum aleppicum, Geum heterocarpum, Geum kokanicum, Geum involucratum, Geum andicola, Geum peruvianum, Geum brevicarpellatum, Geum riojense, Geum roylei, Geum boliviense, Geum sikkimense, Geum pentapetalum, Geum quellyon, Geum lechlerianum, Geum catlingii, Geum macneillii, Geum macrophyllum, Geum rivale, Geum geniculatum, Geum peckii, Geum pusillum, Geum radiatum, Geum talbotianum, Geum kokanikum, Geum japonicum, Geum cockaynei, Geum coccineum, Geum calthifolium, Geum canadense, Geum glaciale, Geum laciniatum, Geum triflorum, Geum vernum, Geum virginianum, Geum aurantiacum, Geum macranthum, Geum pulchrum, Geum urbanum,

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

Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
Friedrich Franz Bolle (1905-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Bolle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988938-1: Based on the initial data import