Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
bactriana
ID:
1016683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soják

Source:
rjp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Preslia 64: 216 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016021

Common Names

  • Potentilla Bactriana
  • Bactriana Cinquefoil
  • Bactriana Shrubby Cinquefoil

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Description

Potentilla bactriana (also called Bactrian Cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Potentilla bactriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Potentilla bactriana var. bamianica Soják

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Potentilla bactriana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potentilla bactriana is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall.

Where to Find Potentilla bactriana

Potentilla bactriana is native to Central Asia and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and stream banks.

Species in the Potentilla genus

Potentilla semiargentea, Potentilla alpicola, Potentilla praecox, Potentilla johanniniana, Potentilla pindicola, Potentilla taurica, Potentilla hispanica, Potentilla silesiaca, Potentilla conferta, Potentilla rigoana, Potentilla rhenana, Potentilla argenteaeformis, Potentilla siemersiana, Potentilla pseudosimulatrix, Potentilla recta, Potentilla macrosepala, Potentilla leuconota, Potentilla argyrophylla, Potentilla bruceae, Potentilla arbuscula, Potentilla grandiflora, Potentilla virgata, Potentilla incana, Potentilla tommasiniana, Potentilla bornmuelleri, Potentilla sommerfeltii, Potentilla glaucescens, Potentilla potaninii, Potentilla indica, Potentilla taronensis, Potentilla multiceps, Potentilla plumosa, Potentilla pendula, Potentilla angustiloba, Potentilla granulosa, Potentilla crenulata, Potentilla xizangensis, Potentilla subdigitata, Potentilla limprichtii, Potentilla discolor, Potentilla sischanensis, Potentilla tanacetifolia, Potentilla parvifolia, Potentilla moorcroftii, Potentilla imbricata, Potentilla eriocarpa, Potentilla inquinans, Potentilla cardotiana, Potentilla hypoleuca, Potentilla multicaulis,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6623: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.