Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
670615

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 117 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669947



Common Names

  • Alpine Barrenwort
  • Alpine Bishop's Hat
  • Alpine Epimedium


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Description

Epimedium alpinum (also called Alpine Barrenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and tall, erect stems with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Epimedium alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and urinary tract disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epimedium alpinum has yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epimedium alpinum is a perennial plant that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to keep the plant tidy.

Where to Find Epimedium alpinum

Epimedium alpinum is native to the Himalayas, from India to Tibet.

Epimedium alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epimedium alpinum?

Epimedium alpinum

What is the common name of Epimedium alpinum?

Alpine Epimedium

What is the family of Epimedium alpinum?

Berberidaceae

Species in the Epimedium genus

Epimedium pseudowushanense, Epimedium qingchengshanense, Epimedium acuminatum, Epimedium alpinum, Epimedium baieali-guizhouense, Epimedium baojingensis, Epimedium borealiguizhouense, Epimedium brevicornu, Epimedium campanulatum, Epimedium coactum, Epimedium davidii, Epimedium dewuense, Epimedium diphyllum, Epimedium dolichostemon, Epimedium ecalcaratum, Epimedium elatum, Epimedium elongatum, Epimedium enshiense, Epimedium epsteinii, Epimedium fangii, Epimedium fargesii, Epimedium flavum, Epimedium franchetii, Epimedium glandulosopilosum, Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium hunanense, Epimedium ilicifolium, Epimedium koreanum, Epimedium latisepalum, Epimedium leptorrhizum, Epimedium lishihchenii, Epimedium lobophyllum, Epimedium macrosepalum, Epimedium membranaceum, Epimedium mikinorii, Epimedium multiflorum, Epimedium myrianthum, Epimedium ogisui, Epimedium omeiense, Epimedium parvifolium, Epimedium pauciflorum, Epimedium perralderianum, Epimedium pinnatum, Epimedium platypetalum, Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium pubigerum, Epimedium reticulatum, Epimedium rhizomatosum, Epimedium sagittatum, Epimedium sempervirens,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

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