Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quellyon
ID:
997872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
rjp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 3: t. 292 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997210

Common Names

  • Quellon Avens
  • Chilean Avens
  • Quellon Geum

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Description

Geum quellyon (also called Chilean avens, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has long, thin, serrated leaves and produces small, white, pink or red flowers. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geum quellyon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geum quellyon has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum quellyon is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Geum quellyon

Geum quellyon can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

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,