Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
phyllocalyx
ID:
989358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Juz.) Soják

Source:
rjp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 4: 208 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000988696

Common Names

  • Phyllocalyx Five-leaved Cinquefoil
  • Phyllocalyx Five-fingered Cinquefoil
  • Phyllocalyx Five-fingers

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Description

Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx (also called 'Five-leaved Pentaphylloides', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has dark green foliage and fragrant pink flowers. It is found in forest edges, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx are white, small and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx

Pentaphylloides phyllocalyx can be found in China and Japan.

Species in the Pentaphylloides genus

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:727200-1: Based on the initial data import