Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
stearnii
ID:
1319693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ogisu & Rix

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 28: 195 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332147



Common Names

  • Epimedium Stearnii
  • Barrenwort
  • Bishop's Hat


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Description

Epimedium stearnii (also called Stearn's Barrenwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Epimedium stearnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epimedium stearnii has yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epimedium stearnii is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in wet, marshy areas. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Epimedium stearnii

Epimedium stearnii is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Epimedium stearnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epimedium stearnii?

Epimedium stearnii

What is the common name of Epimedium stearnii?

Stearn's Barrenwort

What is the natural habitat of Epimedium stearnii?

Open, dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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,

References

Mikinori Ogisu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ogisu' in the authors string.
Martyn Rix (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rix' in the authors string.