Potentilla anglica
English Cinquefoil
Also known as: Potentilla anglica subsp. anglica +13 more
- Potentilla anglica subsp. anglica
- Potentilla anglica subsp. nesogenes (Briq.) Gamisans
- Potentilla anglica subsp. nesogenes (Briq.) Gamisans ex Kerguélen
- Potentilla anglica var. humilis (Lehm.) Gamisans
- Potentilla galiciana Schult.
- Potentilla procumbens subsp. nemoralis Gren.
- Potentilla procumbens subsp. nesogenes Briq.
- Potentilla procumbens var. humilis (Bertol.) Lehm.
- Potentilla procumbens var. salisii (Boreau) Briq.
- Potentilla procumbens var. salisii (Boreau) P.Fourn.
- Potentilla salisii Boreau
- Potentilla tormentilloides F.K.Mayer, 1785
- Tormentilla erecta var. procumbens Wahlenb.
- Tormentilla reptans subsp. humilis Bertol.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Potentilla anglica (commonly known as English cinquefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Potentilla, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Azores, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, Chita, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Madeira, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, West Siberia, Yakutskiya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Chile South, Colorado, Labrador, Maine, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, Norway, Nova Scotia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Tasmania, Utah, Washington