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Potentilla montana

Mountain Cinquefoil
Also known as: Dynamidium montanum (Brot.) Timb.-Lagr. +11 more
  • Dynamidium montanum (Brot.) Timb.-Lagr.
  • Fraga vaillantii Lapeyr.
  • Fragaria vaillantii Noulet
  • Fragariastrum montanum (Brot.) Kechaykin & Shmakov
  • Potentilla ×splendens var. filipendula Chabert
  • Potentilla montana f. oblongifolia (Lange) Th.Wolf
  • Potentilla montana f. stolonifera Th.Wolf
  • Potentilla montana var. filipendula (Chabert) Rouy & E.G.Camus
  • Potentilla montana var. filipendula Chabert
  • Potentilla splendens var. montana (Brot.) Nyman
  • Potentilla splendens var. oblongifolia Lange
  • Potentilla vaillantii (Lapeyr.) Nestl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Potentilla montana (commonly known as Mountain Cinquefoil) is a herbaceous perennial within the Rosaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Portugal, Spain

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)
Belgium, Great Britain

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