Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
535714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 477 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535046



Common Names

  • Afghanica Anemone
  • Afghanica Windflower
  • Afghanica Thimbleweed


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Description

Anemone afghanica (also called Afghan Anemone, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anemone afghanica is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anemone afghanica is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemone afghanica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Anemone afghanica

Anemone afghanica can be found in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Anemone afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemone afghanica?

Anemone afghanica

What are the common names of Anemone afghanica?

Afghan anemone

What is the growth habit of Anemone afghanica?

It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial

Species in the Anemone genus

Anemone fulingensis, Anemone afghanica, Anemone airei, Anemone alaschanica, Anemone altaica, Anemone angustiloba, Anemone baissunensis, Anemone begoniifolia, Anemone berlandieri, Anemone biflora, Anemone brecklei, Anemone brevistyla, Anemone bucharica, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone cathayensis, Anemone coronaria, Anemone cylindrica, Anemone debilis, Anemone decapetala, Anemone drummondii, Anemone edwardsiana, Anemone flexuosissima, Anemone fuscopurpurea, Anemone glazioviana, Anemone gokayamensis, Anemone hemsleyi, Anemone hokouensis, Anemone hortensis, Anemone howellii, Anemone koraiensis, Anemone korzchinskyi, Anemone laceratoincisa, Anemone liangshanica, Anemone lithophila, Anemone lutienensis, Anemone montana, Anemone moorei, Anemone multiceps, Anemone multifida, Anemone narcissiflora, Anemone nutantiflora, Anemone ochotensis, Anemone okennonii, Anemone orthocarpa, Anemone palmata, Anemone parviflora, Anemone pavoniana, Anemone poilanei, Anemone punctulata, Anemone quinquefolia,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2637994: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.